177/3 divided by 72/6

177/3 ÷ 72/6
=
59 12
Mixed Number: 4 11/12
Decimal: 4.916667
Percentage: 491.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/6 becomes 6/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    177/3 × 6/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    177 × 6 = 1062    3 × 72 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1062/216 = 59/12

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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