240/4 divided by 249/2

240/4 ÷ 249/2
=
40 83
Decimal: 0.481928
Percentage: 48.19%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    249/2 becomes 2/249
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    240/4 × 2/249
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    240 × 2 = 480    4 × 249 = 996
  4. 4
    Simplify
    480/996 = 40/83

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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