72/3 divided by 142/5

72/3 ÷ 142/5
=
60 71
Decimal: 0.84507
Percentage: 84.51%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    142/5 becomes 5/142
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/142
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 142 = 426
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/426 = 60/71

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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