174/2 divided by 159/4

174/2 ÷ 159/4
=
116 53
Mixed Number: 2 10/53
Decimal: 2.188679
Percentage: 218.87%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/4 becomes 4/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    174/2 × 4/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    174 × 4 = 696    2 × 159 = 318
  4. 4
    Simplify
    696/318 = 116/53

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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