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Divide 16/5 with 20/72

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 20/72

16/5 ÷ 20/72 is 288/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/72: 72/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/5 ÷ 20/72 = 16/5 × 72/20
  3. = 16 × 72/5 × 20 = 1152/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/25
  5. In mixed form: 1113/25

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