72/2 divided by 20/4

72/2 ÷ 20/4
=
36 5
Mixed Number: 7 1/5
Decimal: 7.2
Percentage: 720%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    20/4 becomes 4/20
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/2 × 4/20
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    2 × 20 = 40
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/40 = 36/5

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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