253/4 divided by 259/2

253/4 ÷ 259/2
=
253 518
Decimal: 0.488417
Percentage: 48.84%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    259/2 becomes 2/259
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    253/4 × 2/259
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    253 × 2 = 506    4 × 259 = 1036
  4. 4
    Simplify
    506/1036 = 253/518

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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