72/3 divided by 52/5

72/3 ÷ 52/5
=
30 13
Mixed Number: 2 4/13
Decimal: 2.307692
Percentage: 230.77%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    52/5 becomes 5/52
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/52
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 52 = 156
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/156 = 30/13

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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