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Divide 8/15 with 12/9

1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 1 3/9

8/15 ÷ 12/9 is 2/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/9: 9/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/15 ÷ 12/9 = 8/15 × 9/12
  3. = 8 × 9/15 × 12 = 72/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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