161/2 divided by 118/4

161/2 ÷ 118/4
=
161 59
Mixed Number: 2 43/59
Decimal: 2.728814
Percentage: 272.88%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    118/4 becomes 4/118
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    161/2 × 4/118
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    161 × 4 = 644    2 × 118 = 236
  4. 4
    Simplify
    644/236 = 161/59

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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