First, let’s break down each piece of the problem. We have the fraction, 15/8, which is also the dividend, and the whole number, or the divisor, which is 9:
Numerator of the dividend: 15
Denominator of the dividend: 8
Whole number and divisor: 9
So what is 15/8 Divided by 9? Let’s work through the problem, and find the answer in both fraction and decimal forms.