72/3 divided by 143/5

72/3 ÷ 143/5
=
120 143
Decimal: 0.839161
Percentage: 83.92%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    143/5 becomes 5/143
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/143
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 143 = 429
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/429 = 120/143

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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