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Divide 5/3 with 15/20

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 15/20

5/3 ÷ 15/20 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/20: 20/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 15/20 = 5/3 × 20/15
  3. = 5 × 20/3 × 15 = 100/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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