157/4 divided by 139/2

157/4 ÷ 139/2
=
157 278
Decimal: 0.564748
Percentage: 56.47%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    139/2 becomes 2/139
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/4 × 2/139
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 2 = 314    4 × 139 = 556
  4. 4
    Simplify
    314/556 = 157/278

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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