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Divide 16/5 with 5/72

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

16/5 ÷ 5/72 is 1152/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/72: 72/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/5 ÷ 5/72 = 16/5 × 72/5
  3. = 16 × 72/5 × 5 = 1152/25
  4. In mixed form: 462/25

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