72/3 divided by 38/5

72/3 ÷ 38/5
=
60 19
Mixed Number: 3 3/19
Decimal: 3.157895
Percentage: 315.79%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    38/5 becomes 5/38
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/38
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 38 = 114
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/114 = 60/19

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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