161/4 divided by 189/2

161/4 ÷ 189/2
=
23 54
Decimal: 0.425926
Percentage: 42.59%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    189/2 becomes 2/189
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    161/4 × 2/189
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    161 × 2 = 322    4 × 189 = 756
  4. 4
    Simplify
    322/756 = 23/54

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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