72/5 divided by 74/6

72/5 ÷ 74/6
=
216 185
Mixed Number: 1 31/185
Decimal: 1.167568
Percentage: 116.76%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    74/6 becomes 6/74
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/5 × 6/74
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 6 = 432    5 × 74 = 370
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/370 = 216/185

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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