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Divide 50/9 with 15/8

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1 7/8

50/9 ÷ 15/8 is 80/27.

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, 50/9 ÷ 15/8 = 50/9 × 8/15
  3. = 50 × 8/9 × 15 = 400/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
  5. In mixed form: 226/27

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