72/4 divided by 17/4

72/4 ÷ 17/4
=
72 17
Mixed Number: 4 4/17
Decimal: 4.235294
Percentage: 423.53%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/4 becomes 4/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 4/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    4 × 17 = 68
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/68 = 72/17

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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