Convert to a Mixed Number 15/8

$\frac{15}{8}$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$8$

$1$

$5$

Step 2

Divide $15$ by $8$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

		$1$
$8$	$1$	$5$

Step 3

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(1)$ by the divisor $8$ .

Step 4

Subtract $8$ from $15$ .

Step 5

The result of division of $\frac{15}{8}$ is $1$ with a remainder of $7$ .

$1 \frac{7}{8}$