72/2 divided by 159/3

72/2 ÷ 159/3
=
36 53
Decimal: 0.679245
Percentage: 67.92%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/3 becomes 3/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/2 × 3/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    2 × 159 = 318
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/318 = 36/53

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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