257/4 divided by 218/4

257/4 ÷ 218/4
=
257 218
Mixed Number: 1 39/218
Decimal: 1.178899
Percentage: 117.89%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    218/4 becomes 4/218
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    257/4 × 4/218
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    257 × 4 = 1028    4 × 218 = 872
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1028/872 = 257/218

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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