36/4 divided by 72/5

36/4 ÷ 72/5
=
5 8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/5 becomes 5/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    36/4 × 5/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    36 × 5 = 180    4 × 72 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    180/288 = 5/8

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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