221/2 divided by 253/4

221/2 ÷ 253/4
=
442 253
Mixed Number: 1 189/253
Decimal: 1.747036
Percentage: 174.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    253/4 becomes 4/253
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    221/2 × 4/253
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    221 × 4 = 884    2 × 253 = 506
  4. 4
    Simplify
    884/506 = 442/253

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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