253/2 divided by 229/4

253/2 ÷ 229/4
=
506 229
Mixed Number: 2 48/229
Decimal: 2.209607
Percentage: 220.96%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    229/4 becomes 4/229
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    253/2 × 4/229
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    253 × 4 = 1012    2 × 229 = 458
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1012/458 = 506/229

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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