144/4 divided by 229/2

144/4 ÷ 229/2
=
72 229
Decimal: 0.31441
Percentage: 31.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    229/2 becomes 2/229
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    144/4 × 2/229
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    144 × 2 = 288    4 × 229 = 916
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/916 = 72/229

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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