131/4 divided by 157/2

131/4 ÷ 157/2
=
131 314
Decimal: 0.417197
Percentage: 41.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/2 becomes 2/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    131/4 × 2/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    131 × 2 = 262    4 × 157 = 628
  4. 4
    Simplify
    262/628 = 131/314

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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