257/2 divided by 174/4

257/2 ÷ 174/4
=
257 87
Mixed Number: 2 83/87
Decimal: 2.954023
Percentage: 295.4%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    174/4 becomes 4/174
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    257/2 × 4/174
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    257 × 4 = 1028    2 × 174 = 348
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1028/348 = 257/87

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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