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Divide 16/3 with 28/72

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 28/72

16/3 ÷ 28/72 is 96/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/72: 72/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 28/72 = 16/3 × 72/28
  3. = 16 × 72/3 × 28 = 1152/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/7
  5. In mixed form: 135/7

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