18/2 divided by 86/4

18/2 ÷ 86/4
=
18 43
Decimal: 0.418605
Percentage: 41.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    86/4 becomes 4/86
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    18/2 × 4/86
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    18 × 4 = 72    2 × 86 = 172
  4. 4
    Simplify
    72/172 = 18/43

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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