72/7 divided by 56/7

72/7 ÷ 56/7
=
9 7
Mixed Number: 1 2/7
Decimal: 1.285714
Percentage: 128.57%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/7 becomes 7/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/7 × 7/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 7 = 504    7 × 56 = 392
  4. 4
    Simplify
    504/392 = 9/7

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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