72/4 divided by 64/2

72/4 ÷ 64/2
=
9 16
Decimal: 0.5625
Percentage: 56.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    64/2 becomes 2/64
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 2/64
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 2 = 144    4 × 64 = 256
  4. 4
    Simplify
    144/256 = 9/16

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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