Question

What is 15 1/2 divided by 2 1/2

Answer 1

31/5 or 6 1/5

Explanation:

Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions...

15 1/2 becomes 31/2

2 1/2 becomes 5/2

Now divide them...

(31/2)/(5/2)

(31/2)*(2/5) [dividing can be done by multiplying be a reciprocal]

31/5 or 6 1/5