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Divide 21/7 with 16/72

1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 16/72

21/7 ÷ 16/72 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/72: 72/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/7 ÷ 16/72 = 21/7 × 72/16
  3. = 21 × 72/7 × 16 = 1512/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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