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Divide 72/21 with 16/48

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 16/48

72/21 ÷ 16/48 is 72/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/48: 48/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 16/48 = 72/21 × 48/16
3. = 72 × 48/21 × 16 = 3456/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/7
5. In mixed form: 102/7

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