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Divide 72/27 with 16/10

1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 1 6/10

72/27 ÷ 16/10 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/10: 10/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/27 ÷ 16/10 = 72/27 × 10/16
  3. = 72 × 10/27 × 16 = 720/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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