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Divide 72/20 with 5/16

1^st number: 3 12/20, 2^nd number: 5/16

72/20 ÷ 5/16 is 288/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

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

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