72/3 divided by 84/5

72/3 ÷ 84/5
=
10 7
Mixed Number: 1 3/7
Decimal: 1.428571
Percentage: 142.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/5 becomes 5/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 84 = 252
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/252 = 10/7

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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