100/5 divided by 72/3

100/5 ÷ 72/3
=
5 6
Decimal: 0.833333
Percentage: 83.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/3 becomes 3/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    100/5 × 3/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    100 × 3 = 300    5 × 72 = 360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    300/360 = 5/6

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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