72/5 divided by 34/3

72/5 ÷ 34/3
=
108 85
Mixed Number: 1 23/85
Decimal: 1.270588
Percentage: 127.06%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    34/3 becomes 3/34
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/5 × 3/34
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    5 × 34 = 170
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/170 = 108/85

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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