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Division of fractions.

16 divide 2/3

First write up the '16' as an improper fraction '16/1'

Next remember the rule for division of fractions. ' CHANGE THE SIGN TO MULTIPLY AND INVERT (TURN OVER) THE RIGHT HAND (DENOMINATING) FRACTION. Then proceed as multiplying fractions.

Hence

16/1 divide 2/3 =>

16/1 X 3/2

Cancel down by '2'

8/1 X 3/1 =

24/1 = 24 The answer!!!!!

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lenpollock

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