278/4 divided by 240/2

278/4 ÷ 240/2
=
139 240
Decimal: 0.579167
Percentage: 57.92%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    240/2 becomes 2/240
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    278/4 × 2/240
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    278 × 2 = 556    4 × 240 = 960
  4. 4
    Simplify
    556/960 = 139/240

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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