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Divide 72/5 with 16/9

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 7/9

72/5 ÷ 16/9 is 81/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/9: 9/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 16/9 = 72/5 × 9/16
  3. = 72 × 9/5 × 16 = 648/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/10
  5. In mixed form: 81/10

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