221/2 divided by 279/4

221/2 ÷ 279/4
=
442 279
Mixed Number: 1 163/279
Decimal: 1.584229
Percentage: 158.42%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    279/4 becomes 4/279
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    221/2 × 4/279
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    221 × 4 = 884    2 × 279 = 558
  4. 4
    Simplify
    884/558 = 442/279

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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