72/7 divided by 49/7

72/7 ÷ 49/7
=
72 49
Mixed Number: 1 23/49
Decimal: 1.469388
Percentage: 146.94%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    49/7 becomes 7/49
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/7 × 7/49
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 7 = 504    7 × 49 = 343
  4. 4
    Simplify
    504/343 = 72/49

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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