78/3 divided by 72/6

78/3 ÷ 72/6
=
13 6
Mixed Number: 2 1/6
Decimal: 2.166667
Percentage: 216.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/6 becomes 6/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    78/3 × 6/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    78 × 6 = 468    3 × 72 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    468/216 = 13/6

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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