288/4 divided by 261/2

288/4 ÷ 261/2
=
16 29
Decimal: 0.551724
Percentage: 55.17%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    261/2 becomes 2/261
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    288/4 × 2/261
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    288 × 2 = 576    4 × 261 = 1044
  4. 4
    Simplify
    576/1044 = 16/29

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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