217/2 divided by 231/4

217/2 ÷ 231/4
=
62 33
Mixed Number: 1 29/33
Decimal: 1.878788
Percentage: 187.88%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    231/4 becomes 4/231
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    217/2 × 4/231
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    217 × 4 = 868    2 × 231 = 462
  4. 4
    Simplify
    868/462 = 62/33

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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