2 4 7 ÷ 1 3 6 = 1 5 7 Explanation: When you divide mixed fractions you first convert them to improper fractions. Further, dividing by a number a b is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal i.e. for dividing by a b , you multiply by b a i.e. numerator and denominators reversed. Hence, 2 4 7 ÷ 1 3 6 = 2 × 7 + 4 7 ÷ 1 × 6 + 3 6 = 18 7 ÷ 9 6 = 18 7 × 6 9 = 2 18 7 × 6 1 9 = 2 × 6 7 = 12 7 = 1 × 7 + 5 7 = 1 5 7