229/2 divided by 288/4

229/2 ÷ 288/4
=
229 144
Mixed Number: 1 85/144
Decimal: 1.590278
Percentage: 159.03%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    288/4 becomes 4/288
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/2 × 4/288
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 4 = 916    2 × 288 = 576
  4. 4
    Simplify
    916/576 = 229/144

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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