159/4 divided by 271/4

159/4 ÷ 271/4
=
159 271
Decimal: 0.586716
Percentage: 58.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    271/4 becomes 4/271
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/4 × 4/271
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 4 = 636    4 × 271 = 1084
  4. 4
    Simplify
    636/1084 = 159/271

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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