279/2 divided by 278/4

279/2 ÷ 278/4
=
279 139
Mixed Number: 2 1/139
Decimal: 2.007194
Percentage: 200.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    278/4 becomes 4/278
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    279/2 × 4/278
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    279 × 4 = 1116    2 × 278 = 556
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1116/556 = 279/139

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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