143/3 divided by 72/6

143/3 ÷ 72/6
=
143 36
Mixed Number: 3 35/36
Decimal: 3.972222
Percentage: 397.22%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/6 becomes 6/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    143/3 × 6/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    143 × 6 = 858    3 × 72 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    858/216 = 143/36

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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