142/4 divided by 140/2

142/4 ÷ 140/2
=
71 140
Decimal: 0.507143
Percentage: 50.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    140/2 becomes 2/140
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/4 × 2/140
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 2 = 284    4 × 140 = 560
  4. 4
    Simplify
    284/560 = 71/140

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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