142/4 divided by 217/2

142/4 ÷ 217/2
=
71 217
Decimal: 0.327189
Percentage: 32.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    217/2 becomes 2/217
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/4 × 2/217
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 2 = 284    4 × 217 = 868
  4. 4
    Simplify
    284/868 = 71/217

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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