72/4 divided by 159/4

72/4 ÷ 159/4
=
24 53
Decimal: 0.45283
Percentage: 45.28%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/4 becomes 4/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 4/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    4 × 159 = 636
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/636 = 24/53

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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