72/3 divided by 74/5

72/3 ÷ 74/5
=
60 37
Mixed Number: 1 23/37
Decimal: 1.621622
Percentage: 162.16%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    74/5 becomes 5/74
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/74
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 74 = 222
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/222 = 60/37

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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