157/4 divided by 197/2

157/4 ÷ 197/2
=
157 394
Decimal: 0.398477
Percentage: 39.85%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    197/2 becomes 2/197
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/4 × 2/197
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 2 = 314    4 × 197 = 788
  4. 4
    Simplify
    314/788 = 157/394

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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