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Divide 16/3 with 72/20

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 3 12/20

16/3 ÷ 72/20 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 72/20 = 16/3 × 20/72
  3. = 16 × 20/3 × 72 = 320/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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