131/4 divided by 257/4

131/4 ÷ 257/4
=
131 257
Decimal: 0.509728
Percentage: 50.97%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    257/4 becomes 4/257
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    131/4 × 4/257
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    131 × 4 = 524    4 × 257 = 1028
  4. 4
    Simplify
    524/1028 = 131/257

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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