131/2 divided by 272/3

131/2 ÷ 272/3
=
393 544
Decimal: 0.722426
Percentage: 72.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    272/3 becomes 3/272
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    131/2 × 3/272
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    131 × 3 = 393    2 × 272 = 544
  4. 4
    Simplify
    393/544 = 393/544

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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