72/4 divided by 79/5

72/4 ÷ 79/5
=
90 79
Mixed Number: 1 11/79
Decimal: 1.139241
Percentage: 113.92%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/5 becomes 5/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 5/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    4 × 79 = 316
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/316 = 90/79

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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