256/4 divided by 272/2

256/4 ÷ 272/2
=
8 17
Decimal: 0.470588
Percentage: 47.06%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    272/2 becomes 2/272
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    256/4 × 2/272
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    256 × 2 = 512    4 × 272 = 1088
  4. 4
    Simplify
    512/1088 = 8/17

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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