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Divide 72/3 with 16/49

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 16/49

72/3 ÷ 16/49 is 147/2.

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, 72/3 ÷ 16/49 = 72/3 × 49/16
  3. = 72 × 49/3 × 16 = 3528/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/2
  5. In mixed form: 731/2

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