140/4 divided by 140/2

140/4 ÷ 140/2
=
1 2
Decimal: 0.5
Percentage: 50%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    140/2 becomes 2/140
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/4 × 2/140
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 2 = 280    4 × 140 = 560
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/560 = 1/2

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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