254/4 divided by 161/2

254/4 ÷ 161/2
=
127 161
Decimal: 0.78882
Percentage: 78.88%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    161/2 becomes 2/161
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    254/4 × 2/161
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    254 × 2 = 508    4 × 161 = 644
  4. 4
    Simplify
    508/644 = 127/161

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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