72/4 divided by 85/5

72/4 ÷ 85/5
=
18 17
Mixed Number: 1 1/17
Decimal: 1.058824
Percentage: 105.88%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    85/5 becomes 5/85
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/4 × 5/85
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 5 = 360    4 × 85 = 340
  4. 4
    Simplify
    360/340 = 18/17

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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