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Divide 9/8 with 15/21

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 15/21

9/8 ÷ 15/21 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/21: 21/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 9/8 ÷ 15/21 = 9/8 × 21/15
  3. = 9 × 21/8 × 15 = 189/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
  5. In mixed form: 123/40

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