259/4 divided by 296/2

259/4 ÷ 296/2
=
7 16
Decimal: 0.4375
Percentage: 43.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    296/2 becomes 2/296
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    259/4 × 2/296
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    259 × 2 = 518    4 × 296 = 1184
  4. 4
    Simplify
    518/1184 = 7/16

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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