272/2 divided by 229/4

272/2 ÷ 229/4
=
544 229
Mixed Number: 2 86/229
Decimal: 2.375546
Percentage: 237.55%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    229/4 becomes 4/229
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    272/2 × 4/229
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    272 × 4 = 1088    2 × 229 = 458
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1088/458 = 544/229

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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