161/4 divided by 140/2

161/4 ÷ 140/2
=
23 40
Decimal: 0.575
Percentage: 57.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    140/2 becomes 2/140
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    161/4 × 2/140
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    161 × 2 = 322    4 × 140 = 560
  4. 4
    Simplify
    322/560 = 23/40

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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