118/3 divided by 72/4

118/3 ÷ 72/4
=
59 27
Mixed Number: 2 5/27
Decimal: 2.185185
Percentage: 218.52%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/4 becomes 4/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    118/3 × 4/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    118 × 4 = 472    3 × 72 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    472/216 = 59/27

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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