72/3 divided by 158/4

72/3 ÷ 158/4
=
48 79
Decimal: 0.607595
Percentage: 60.76%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    158/4 becomes 4/158
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 4/158
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    3 × 158 = 474
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/474 = 48/79

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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