Question

Evaluate 2/5 ÷ 1/15 please help

Answer 1

Mixed number: 7 1/2

Improper: 15/2

Explanation:

So, to divide fractions we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of our second fraction:

Reciprocal of 1/2 for example is: 2/1

So, we would do 2/5 * reciprocal(1/15)

The reciprocal of 1/15 is 15/1 which simplifies to 15

Now, we do 1/2 * 15 = 15/2 = 7 1/2

So, our answer is 7 1/2 mixed number, and 15/2 as an improper fraction.

Answer 2

0.20 ÷ 0.666667 = 3.3333335