229/4 divided by 270/2

229/4 ÷ 270/2
=
229 540
Decimal: 0.424074
Percentage: 42.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    270/2 becomes 2/270
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/4 × 2/270
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 2 = 458    4 × 270 = 1080
  4. 4
    Simplify
    458/1080 = 229/540

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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