159/4 divided by 131/2

159/4 ÷ 131/2
=
159 262
Decimal: 0.60687
Percentage: 60.69%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    131/2 becomes 2/131
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/4 × 2/131
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 2 = 318    4 × 131 = 524
  4. 4
    Simplify
    318/524 = 159/262

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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