278/4 divided by 265/2

278/4 ÷ 265/2
=
139 265
Decimal: 0.524528
Percentage: 52.45%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    265/2 becomes 2/265
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    278/4 × 2/265
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    278 × 2 = 556    4 × 265 = 1060
  4. 4
    Simplify
    556/1060 = 139/265

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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