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Divide 72/21 with 16/20

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 16/20

72/21 ÷ 16/20 is 30/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/20: 20/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 16/20 = 72/21 × 20/16
  3. = 72 × 20/21 × 16 = 1440/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
  5. In mixed form: 42/7

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