178/4 divided by 143/2

178/4 ÷ 143/2
=
89 143
Decimal: 0.622378
Percentage: 62.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    143/2 becomes 2/143
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/4 × 2/143
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 2 = 356    4 × 143 = 572
  4. 4
    Simplify
    356/572 = 89/143

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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