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Divide 72/21 with 16/49

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 16/49

72/21 ÷ 16/49 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/49: 49/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 16/49 = 72/21 × 49/16
3. = 72 × 49/21 × 16 = 3528/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
5. In mixed form: 101/2

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