56/7 divided by 72/7

56/7 ÷ 72/7
=
7 9
Decimal: 0.777778
Percentage: 77.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/7 becomes 7/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/7 × 7/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 7 = 392    7 × 72 = 504
  4. 4
    Simplify
    392/504 = 7/9

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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