171/4 divided by 216/2

171/4 ÷ 216/2
=
19 48
Decimal: 0.395833
Percentage: 39.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    216/2 becomes 2/216
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/4 × 2/216
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 2 = 342    4 × 216 = 864
  4. 4
    Simplify
    342/864 = 19/48

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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