34/4 divided by 72/5

34/4 ÷ 72/5
=
85 144
Decimal: 0.590278
Percentage: 59.03%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/5 becomes 5/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    34/4 × 5/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    34 × 5 = 170    4 × 72 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    170/288 = 85/144

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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