71/3 divided by 72/6

71/3 ÷ 72/6
=
71 36
Mixed Number: 1 35/36
Decimal: 1.972222
Percentage: 197.22%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/6 becomes 6/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/3 × 6/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 6 = 426    3 × 72 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    426/216 = 71/36

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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