159/4 divided by 253/2

159/4 ÷ 253/2
=
159 506
Decimal: 0.314229
Percentage: 31.42%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    253/2 becomes 2/253
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/4 × 2/253
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 2 = 318    4 × 253 = 1012
  4. 4
    Simplify
    318/1012 = 159/506

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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