142/5 divided by 72/3

142/5 ÷ 72/3
=
71 60
Mixed Number: 1 11/60
Decimal: 1.183333
Percentage: 118.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/3 becomes 3/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/5 × 3/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 3 = 426    5 × 72 = 360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    426/360 = 71/60

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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