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Divide 5/15 with 15/8

1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 1 7/8

5/15 ÷ 15/8 is 8/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/8: 8/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/15 ÷ 15/8 = 5/15 × 8/15
  3. = 5 × 8/15 × 15 = 40/225
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/45

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