83/4 divided by 72/2

83/4 ÷ 72/2
=
83 144
Decimal: 0.576389
Percentage: 57.64%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/2 becomes 2/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    83/4 × 2/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    83 × 2 = 166    4 × 72 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    166/288 = 83/144

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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