282/4 divided by 240/2

282/4 ÷ 240/2
=
47 80
Decimal: 0.5875
Percentage: 58.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    240/2 becomes 2/240
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    282/4 × 2/240
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    282 × 2 = 564    4 × 240 = 960
  4. 4
    Simplify
    564/960 = 47/80

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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