What is the value of 5/6 divided by 15/16

Answer 1

To divide fractions, we flip the second fraction and multiply:

(5/6) ÷ (15/16) = (5/6) × (16/15)

Simplify by canceling factors that are common to both the numerator and denominator:

= (5 × 16) / (6 × 15)
= 80 / 90
= 8/9

Therefore, 5/6 divided by 15/16 is equal to 8/9.