72/4 divided by 70/5

72/4 ÷ 70/5
=
9 7
Mixed Number: 1 2/7
Decimal: 1.285714
Percentage: 128.57%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    70/5 becomes 5/70
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 5/70
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    4 × 70 = 280
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/280 = 9/7

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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