72/5 divided by 88/6

72/5 ÷ 88/6
=
54 55
Decimal: 0.981818
Percentage: 98.18%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    88/6 becomes 6/88
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/5 × 6/88
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 6 = 432    5 × 88 = 440
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/440 = 54/55

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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