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Divide 72/4 with 16/5

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 3 1/5

72/4 ÷ 16/5 is 45/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/5: 5/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 16/5 = 72/4 × 5/16
  3. = 72 × 5/4 × 16 = 360/64
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
  5. In mixed form: 55/8

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