217/4 divided by 221/2

217/4 ÷ 221/2
=
217 442
Decimal: 0.49095
Percentage: 49.1%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    221/2 becomes 2/221
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    217/4 × 2/221
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    217 × 2 = 434    4 × 221 = 884
  4. 4
    Simplify
    434/884 = 217/442

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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