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Divide 16/3 with 18/5

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 3 3/5

16/3 ÷ 18/5 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/5: 5/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 18/5 = 16/3 × 5/18
  3. = 16 × 5/3 × 18 = 80/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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