72/4 divided by 142/4

72/4 ÷ 142/4
=
36 71
Decimal: 0.507042
Percentage: 50.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    142/4 becomes 4/142
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 4/142
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    4 × 142 = 568
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/568 = 36/71

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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