279/2 divided by 272/4

279/2 ÷ 272/4
=
279 136
Mixed Number: 2 7/136
Decimal: 2.051471
Percentage: 205.15%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    272/4 becomes 4/272
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    279/2 × 4/272
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    279 × 4 = 1116    2 × 272 = 544
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1116/544 = 279/136

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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