142/2 divided by 79/4

142/2 ÷ 79/4
=
284 79
Mixed Number: 3 47/79
Decimal: 3.594937
Percentage: 359.49%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/4 becomes 4/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/2 × 4/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 4 = 568    2 × 79 = 158
  4. 4
    Simplify
    568/158 = 284/79

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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