278/4 divided by 242/2

278/4 ÷ 242/2
=
139 242
Decimal: 0.57438
Percentage: 57.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    242/2 becomes 2/242
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    278/4 × 2/242
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    278 × 2 = 556    4 × 242 = 968
  4. 4
    Simplify
    556/968 = 139/242

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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