179/4 divided by 142/2

179/4 ÷ 142/2
=
179 284
Decimal: 0.630282
Percentage: 63.03%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    142/2 becomes 2/142
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    179/4 × 2/142
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    179 × 2 = 358    4 × 142 = 568
  4. 4
    Simplify
    358/568 = 179/284

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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