272/2 divided by 257/4

272/2 ÷ 257/4
=
544 257
Mixed Number: 2 30/257
Decimal: 2.116732
Percentage: 211.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    257/4 becomes 4/257
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    272/2 × 4/257
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    272 × 4 = 1088    2 × 257 = 514
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1088/514 = 544/257

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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