72/4 divided by 85/2

72/4 ÷ 85/2
=
36 85
Decimal: 0.423529
Percentage: 42.35%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    85/2 becomes 2/85
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 2/85
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 2 = 144    4 × 85 = 340
  4. 4
    Simplify
    144/340 = 36/85

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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