142/4 divided by 278/4

142/4 ÷ 278/4
=
71 139
Decimal: 0.510791
Percentage: 51.08%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    278/4 becomes 4/278
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/4 × 4/278
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 4 = 568    4 × 278 = 1112
  4. 4
    Simplify
    568/1112 = 71/139

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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