257/4 divided by 259/2

257/4 ÷ 259/2
=
257 518
Decimal: 0.496139
Percentage: 49.61%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    259/2 becomes 2/259
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    257/4 × 2/259
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    257 × 2 = 514    4 × 259 = 1036
  4. 4
    Simplify
    514/1036 = 257/518

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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