To simplify the expression 16 3 4, we need to clarify how these numbers are being combined. If we interpret this as a division problem where 16 is divided by the product of 3 and 4, we first need to multiply 3 and 4:
3 × 4 = 12
Now we can simplify the original expression:
16 ÷ 12
Next, we can reduce this fraction:
16/12 = 4/3 (by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 4)
The simplified form of 16 3 4 as 16 divided by 3 times 4 is therefore 4/3. This is also equal to 1.33 when expressed as a decimal.