72/2 divided by 117/3

72/2 ÷ 117/3
=
12 13
Decimal: 0.923077
Percentage: 92.31%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    117/3 becomes 3/117
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/2 × 3/117
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    2 × 117 = 234
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/234 = 12/13

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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