72/3 divided by 28/6

72/3 ÷ 28/6
=
36 7
Mixed Number: 5 1/7
Decimal: 5.142857
Percentage: 514.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    28/6 becomes 6/28
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 6/28
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 6 = 432    3 × 28 = 84
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/84 = 36/7

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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