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Divide 72/21 with 16/24

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 16/24

72/21 ÷ 16/24 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/24: 24/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 16/24 = 72/21 × 24/16
3. = 72 × 24/21 × 16 = 1728/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
5. In mixed form: 51/7

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