72/5 divided by 53/3

72/5 ÷ 53/3
=
216 265
Decimal: 0.815094
Percentage: 81.51%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    53/3 becomes 3/53
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/5 × 3/53
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    5 × 53 = 265
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/265 = 216/265

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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