72/3 divided by 159/4

72/3 ÷ 159/4
=
32 53
Decimal: 0.603774
Percentage: 60.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/4 becomes 4/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 4/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    3 × 159 = 477
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/477 = 32/53

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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