41/2 divided by 83/4

41/2 ÷ 83/4
=
82 83
Decimal: 0.987952
Percentage: 98.8%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    83/4 becomes 4/83
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    41/2 × 4/83
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    41 × 4 = 164    2 × 83 = 166
  4. 4
    Simplify
    164/166 = 82/83

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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