72/4 divided by 144/4

72/4 ÷ 144/4
=
1 2
Decimal: 0.5
Percentage: 50%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/4 becomes 4/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 4/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    4 × 144 = 576
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/576 = 1/2

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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