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Divide 72/21 with 3/16

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

72/21 ÷ 3/16 is 128/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/16: 16/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 3/16 = 72/21 × 16/3
  3. = 72 × 16/21 × 3 = 1152/63
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/7
  5. In mixed form: 182/7

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