177/2 divided by 178/4

177/2 ÷ 178/4
=
177 89
Mixed Number: 1 88/89
Decimal: 1.988764
Percentage: 198.88%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    178/4 becomes 4/178
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    177/2 × 4/178
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    177 × 4 = 708    2 × 178 = 356
  4. 4
    Simplify
    708/356 = 177/89

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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