143/4 divided by 178/2

143/4 ÷ 178/2
=
143 356
Decimal: 0.401685
Percentage: 40.17%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    178/2 becomes 2/178
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    143/4 × 2/178
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    143 × 2 = 286    4 × 178 = 712
  4. 4
    Simplify
    286/712 = 143/356

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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