83/5 divided by 72/6

83/5 ÷ 72/6
=
83 60
Mixed Number: 1 23/60
Decimal: 1.383333
Percentage: 138.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/6 becomes 6/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    83/5 × 6/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    83 × 6 = 498    5 × 72 = 360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    498/360 = 83/60

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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