72/3 divided by 49/5

72/3 ÷ 49/5
=
120 49
Mixed Number: 2 22/49
Decimal: 2.44898
Percentage: 244.9%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    49/5 becomes 5/49
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/49
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 49 = 147
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/147 = 120/49

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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