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Divide 16/3 with 60/40

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 20/40

16/3 ÷ 60/40 is 32/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/40: 40/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 60/40 = 16/3 × 40/60
  3. = 16 × 40/3 × 60 = 640/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
  5. In mixed form: 35/9

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