138/4 divided by 159/4

138/4 ÷ 159/4
=
46 53
Decimal: 0.867925
Percentage: 86.79%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/4 becomes 4/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    138/4 × 4/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    138 × 4 = 552    4 × 159 = 636
  4. 4
    Simplify
    552/636 = 46/53

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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