72/3 divided by 88/5

72/3 ÷ 88/5
=
15 11
Mixed Number: 1 4/11
Decimal: 1.363636
Percentage: 136.36%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    88/5 becomes 5/88
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/3 × 5/88
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    3 × 88 = 264
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/264 = 15/11

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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