72/7 divided by 54/7

72/7 ÷ 54/7
=
4 3
Mixed Number: 1 1/3
Decimal: 1.333333
Percentage: 133.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    54/7 becomes 7/54
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/7 × 7/54
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 7 = 504    7 × 54 = 378
  4. 4
    Simplify
    504/378 = 4/3

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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