72/3 divided by 85/6

72/3 ÷ 85/6
=
144 85
Mixed Number: 1 59/85
Decimal: 1.694118
Percentage: 169.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    85/6 becomes 6/85
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 6/85
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 6 = 432    3 × 85 = 255
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/255 = 144/85

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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