72/2 divided by 79/3

72/2 ÷ 79/3
=
108 79
Mixed Number: 1 29/79
Decimal: 1.367089
Percentage: 136.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/3 becomes 3/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/2 × 3/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    2 × 79 = 158
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/158 = 108/79

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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