187/2 divided by 72/3

187/2 ÷ 72/3
=
187 48
Mixed Number: 3 43/48
Decimal: 3.895833
Percentage: 389.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/3 becomes 3/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    187/2 × 3/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    187 × 3 = 561    2 × 72 = 144
  4. 4
    Simplify
    561/144 = 187/48

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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