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Divide 15/5 with 16/28

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 16/28

15/5 ÷ 16/28 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/28: 28/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/5 ÷ 16/28 = 15/5 × 28/16
  3. = 15 × 28/5 × 16 = 420/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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