157/4 divided by 272/4

157/4 ÷ 272/4
=
157 272
Decimal: 0.577206
Percentage: 57.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    272/4 becomes 4/272
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/4 × 4/272
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 4 = 628    4 × 272 = 1088
  4. 4
    Simplify
    628/1088 = 157/272

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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