21/4 divided by 36/4

21/4 ÷ 36/4
=
7 12
Decimal: 0.583333
Percentage: 58.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    36/4 becomes 4/36
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    21/4 × 4/36
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    21 × 4 = 84    4 × 36 = 144
  4. 4
    Simplify
    84/144 = 7/12

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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