72/4 divided by 83/2

72/4 ÷ 83/2
=
36 83
Decimal: 0.433735
Percentage: 43.37%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    83/2 becomes 2/83
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 2/83
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 2 = 144    4 × 83 = 332
  4. 4
    Simplify
    144/332 = 36/83

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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