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Divide 72/16 with 1/15

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 1/15

72/16 ÷ 1/15 is 135/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/15: 15/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/16 ÷ 1/15 = 72/16 × 15/1
  3. = 72 × 15/16 × 1 = 1080/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/2
  5. In mixed form: 671/2

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