217/2 divided by 259/4

217/2 ÷ 259/4
=
62 37
Mixed Number: 1 25/37
Decimal: 1.675676
Percentage: 167.57%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    259/4 becomes 4/259
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    217/2 × 4/259
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    217 × 4 = 868    2 × 259 = 518
  4. 4
    Simplify
    868/518 = 62/37

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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