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Divide 16/3 with 5/7

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 5/7

16/3 ÷ 5/7 is 112/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/7: 7/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 5/7 = 16/3 × 7/5
  3. = 16 × 7/3 × 5 = 112/15
  4. In mixed form: 77/15

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