178/3 divided by 196/4

178/3 ÷ 196/4
=
178 147
Mixed Number: 1 31/147
Decimal: 1.210884
Percentage: 121.09%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    196/4 becomes 4/196
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/3 × 4/196
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 4 = 712    3 × 196 = 588
  4. 4
    Simplify
    712/588 = 178/147

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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