72/3 divided by 17/6

72/3 ÷ 17/6
=
144 17
Mixed Number: 8 8/17
Decimal: 8.470588
Percentage: 847.06%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/6 becomes 6/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 6/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 6 = 432    3 × 17 = 51
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/51 = 144/17

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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