117/5 divided by 144/6

117/5 ÷ 144/6
=
39 40
Decimal: 0.975
Percentage: 97.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/6 becomes 6/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    117/5 × 6/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    117 × 6 = 702    5 × 144 = 720
  4. 4
    Simplify
    702/720 = 39/40

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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