72/4 divided by 162/4

72/4 ÷ 162/4
=
4 9
Decimal: 0.444444
Percentage: 44.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    162/4 becomes 4/162
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 4/162
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    4 × 162 = 648
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/648 = 4/9

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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