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Divide 16/3 with 72/9

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 8 0/9

16/3 ÷ 72/9 is 2/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/9: 9/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 72/9 = 16/3 × 9/72
  3. = 16 × 9/3 × 72 = 144/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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