50/4 divided by 85/2

50/4 ÷ 85/2
=
5 17
Decimal: 0.294118
Percentage: 29.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    85/2 becomes 2/85
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    50/4 × 2/85
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    50 × 2 = 100    4 × 85 = 340
  4. 4
    Simplify
    100/340 = 5/17

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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