140/3 divided by 72/5

140/3 ÷ 72/5
=
175 54
Mixed Number: 3 13/54
Decimal: 3.240741
Percentage: 324.07%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/5 becomes 5/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/3 × 5/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 5 = 700    3 × 72 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    700/216 = 175/54

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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