286/4 divided by 240/2

286/4 ÷ 240/2
=
143 240
Decimal: 0.595833
Percentage: 59.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    240/2 becomes 2/240
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    286/4 × 2/240
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    286 × 2 = 572    4 × 240 = 960
  4. 4
    Simplify
    572/960 = 143/240

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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