280/4 divided by 259/4

280/4 ÷ 259/4
=
40 37
Mixed Number: 1 3/37
Decimal: 1.081081
Percentage: 108.11%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    259/4 becomes 4/259
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    280/4 × 4/259
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    280 × 4 = 1120    4 × 259 = 1036
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1120/1036 = 40/37

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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