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Divide 72/7 with 16/27

1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 16/27

72/7 ÷ 16/27 is 243/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/27: 27/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/7 ÷ 16/27 = 72/7 × 27/16
  3. = 72 × 27/7 × 16 = 1944/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/14
  5. In mixed form: 175/14

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