72/5 divided by 54/3

72/5 ÷ 54/3
=
4 5
Decimal: 0.8
Percentage: 80%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    54/3 becomes 3/54
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/5 × 3/54
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    5 × 54 = 270
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/270 = 4/5

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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