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Divide 72/16 with 3/9

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 3/9

72/16 ÷ 3/9 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/9: 9/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/16 ÷ 3/9 = 72/16 × 9/3
  3. = 72 × 9/16 × 3 = 648/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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