231/4 divided by 187/2

231/4 ÷ 187/2
=
21 34
Decimal: 0.617647
Percentage: 61.76%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    187/2 becomes 2/187
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    231/4 × 2/187
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    231 × 2 = 462    4 × 187 = 748
  4. 4
    Simplify
    462/748 = 21/34

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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