142/7 divided by 72/7

142/7 ÷ 72/7
=
71 36
Mixed Number: 1 35/36
Decimal: 1.972222
Percentage: 197.22%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/7 becomes 7/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/7 × 7/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 7 = 994    7 × 72 = 504
  4. 4
    Simplify
    994/504 = 71/36

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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