49/4 divided by 72/2

49/4 ÷ 72/2
=
49 144
Decimal: 0.340278
Percentage: 34.03%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/2 becomes 2/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    49/4 × 2/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    49 × 2 = 98    4 × 72 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    98/288 = 49/144

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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