72/2 divided by 47/4

72/2 ÷ 47/4
=
144 47
Mixed Number: 3 3/47
Decimal: 3.06383
Percentage: 306.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    47/4 becomes 4/47
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/2 × 4/47
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    2 × 47 = 94
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/94 = 144/47

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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