72/3 divided by 71/6

72/3 ÷ 71/6
=
144 71
Mixed Number: 2 2/71
Decimal: 2.028169
Percentage: 202.82%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/6 becomes 6/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 6/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 6 = 432    3 × 71 = 213
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/213 = 144/71

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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