178/3 divided by 72/6

178/3 ÷ 72/6
=
89 18
Mixed Number: 4 17/18
Decimal: 4.944444
Percentage: 494.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/6 becomes 6/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/3 × 6/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 6 = 1068    3 × 72 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1068/216 = 89/18

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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