279/4 divided by 261/4

279/4 ÷ 261/4
=
31 29
Mixed Number: 1 2/29
Decimal: 1.068966
Percentage: 106.9%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    261/4 becomes 4/261
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    279/4 × 4/261
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    279 × 4 = 1116    4 × 261 = 1044
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1116/1044 = 31/29

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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