159/4 divided by 212/2

159/4 ÷ 212/2
=
3 8
Decimal: 0.375
Percentage: 37.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    212/2 becomes 2/212
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/4 × 2/212
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 2 = 318    4 × 212 = 848
  4. 4
    Simplify
    318/848 = 3/8

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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