141/5 divided by 72/3

141/5 ÷ 72/3
=
47 40
Mixed Number: 1 7/40
Decimal: 1.175
Percentage: 117.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/3 becomes 3/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    141/5 × 3/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    141 × 3 = 423    5 × 72 = 360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    423/360 = 47/40

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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