Compute: 1/16÷1/3 . Simplify the answer if possible
To divide one fraction by another, you need to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
The reciprocal of 1/3 is 3/1.
So, 1/16 ÷ 1/3 = 1/16 * 3/1.
Multiplying the numerators gives 1 * 3 = 3, and multiplying the denominators gives 16 * 1 = 16.
Therefore, 1/16 ÷ 1/3 = 3/16.