72/6 divided by 56/3

72/6 ÷ 56/3
=
9 14
Decimal: 0.642857
Percentage: 64.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/3 becomes 3/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/6 × 3/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    6 × 56 = 336
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/336 = 9/14

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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