159/2 divided by 131/4

159/2 ÷ 131/4
=
318 131
Mixed Number: 2 56/131
Decimal: 2.427481
Percentage: 242.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    131/4 becomes 4/131
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/2 × 4/131
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 4 = 636    2 × 131 = 262
  4. 4
    Simplify
    636/262 = 318/131

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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