72/4 divided by 34/4

72/4 ÷ 34/4
=
36 17
Mixed Number: 2 2/17
Decimal: 2.117647
Percentage: 211.76%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    34/4 becomes 4/34
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 4/34
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 4 = 288    4 × 34 = 136
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/136 = 36/17

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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