72/4 divided by 160/4

72/4 ÷ 160/4
=
9 20
Decimal: 0.45
Percentage: 45%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    160/4 becomes 4/160
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 4/160
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    4 × 160 = 640
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/640 = 9/20

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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