253/4 divided by 254/2

253/4 ÷ 254/2
=
253 508
Decimal: 0.498031
Percentage: 49.8%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    254/2 becomes 2/254
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    253/4 × 2/254
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    253 × 2 = 506    4 × 254 = 1016
  4. 4
    Simplify
    506/1016 = 253/508

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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