175/4 divided by 159/2

175/4 ÷ 159/2
=
175 318
Decimal: 0.550314
Percentage: 55.03%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/2 becomes 2/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    175/4 × 2/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    175 × 2 = 350    4 × 159 = 636
  4. 4
    Simplify
    350/636 = 175/318

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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