72/3 divided by 46/4

72/3 ÷ 46/4
=
48 23
Mixed Number: 2 2/23
Decimal: 2.086957
Percentage: 208.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    46/4 becomes 4/46
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 4/46
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    3 × 46 = 138
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/138 = 48/23

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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