72/5 divided by 21/6

72/5 ÷ 21/6
=
144 35
Mixed Number: 4 4/35
Decimal: 4.114286
Percentage: 411.43%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    21/6 becomes 6/21
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/5 × 6/21
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 6 = 432    5 × 21 = 105
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/105 = 144/35

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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