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Divide 16/4 with 72/45

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1 27/45

16/4 ÷ 72/45 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/45: 45/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/4 ÷ 72/45 = 16/4 × 45/72
  3. = 16 × 45/4 × 72 = 720/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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