72/5 divided by 59/6

72/5 ÷ 59/6
=
432 295
Mixed Number: 1 137/295
Decimal: 1.464407
Percentage: 146.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/6 becomes 6/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/5 × 6/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 6 = 432    5 × 59 = 295
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/295 = 432/295

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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