83/5 divided by 72/3

83/5 ÷ 72/3
=
83 120
Decimal: 0.691667
Percentage: 69.17%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/3 becomes 3/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    83/5 × 3/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    83 × 3 = 249    5 × 72 = 360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    249/360 = 83/120

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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