117/3 divided by 72/5

117/3 ÷ 72/5
=
65 24
Mixed Number: 2 17/24
Decimal: 2.708333
Percentage: 270.83%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/5 becomes 5/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    117/3 × 5/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    117 × 5 = 585    3 × 72 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    585/216 = 65/24

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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