72/3 divided by 78/4

72/3 ÷ 78/4
=
16 13
Mixed Number: 1 3/13
Decimal: 1.230769
Percentage: 123.08%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    78/4 becomes 4/78
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 4/78
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    3 × 78 = 234
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/234 = 16/13

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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