72/3 divided by 46/5

72/3 ÷ 46/5
=
60 23
Mixed Number: 2 14/23
Decimal: 2.608696
Percentage: 260.87%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    46/5 becomes 5/46
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/46
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 46 = 138
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/138 = 60/23

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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