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Divide 72/21 with 16/7

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 2 2/7

72/21 ÷ 16/7 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/7: 7/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 16/7 = 72/21 × 7/16
  3. = 72 × 7/21 × 16 = 504/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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