279/2 divided by 216/4

279/2 ÷ 216/4
=
31 12
Mixed Number: 2 7/12
Decimal: 2.583333
Percentage: 258.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    216/4 becomes 4/216
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    279/2 × 4/216
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    279 × 4 = 1116    2 × 216 = 432
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1116/432 = 31/12

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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