72/3 divided by 59/4

72/3 ÷ 59/4
=
96 59
Mixed Number: 1 37/59
Decimal: 1.627119
Percentage: 162.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/4 becomes 4/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 4/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    3 × 59 = 177
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/177 = 96/59

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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