279/2 divided by 280/4

279/2 ÷ 280/4
=
279 140
Mixed Number: 1 139/140
Decimal: 1.992857
Percentage: 199.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    280/4 becomes 4/280
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    279/2 × 4/280
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    279 × 4 = 1116    2 × 280 = 560
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1116/560 = 279/140

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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