72/3 divided by 145/5

72/3 ÷ 145/5
=
24 29
Decimal: 0.827586
Percentage: 82.76%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    145/5 becomes 5/145
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/145
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 145 = 435
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/435 = 24/29

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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