16/4 divided by 9/2

16/4 ÷ 9/2
=
8 9
Decimal: 0.888889
Percentage: 88.89%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    9/2 becomes 2/9
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    16/4 × 2/9
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    16 × 2 = 32    4 × 9 = 36
  4. 4
    Simplify
    32/36 = 8/9

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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