257/2 divided by 296/4

257/2 ÷ 296/4
=
257 148
Mixed Number: 1 109/148
Decimal: 1.736486
Percentage: 173.65%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    296/4 becomes 4/296
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    257/2 × 4/296
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    257 × 4 = 1028    2 × 296 = 592
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1028/592 = 257/148

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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