Question

Compute: 1/16÷1/3
. Simplify the answer if possible. (1 point)
Responses

16/3
Start Fraction 16 over 3 End Fraction

1/48
Start Fraction 1 over 48 End Fraction

5 and 1/3
5 Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction

3/16

Answer 1

To compute \( \frac{1}{16} \div \frac{1}{3} \), you multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction:

\[
\frac{1}{16} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{16} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{3}{16}
\]

So the simplified answer is:

\[
\frac{3}{16}
\]

Therefore, the correct response is:

**3/16**