51/2 divided by 101/4

51/2 ÷ 101/4
=
102 101
Mixed Number: 1 1/101
Decimal: 1.009901
Percentage: 100.99%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    101/4 becomes 4/101
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/2 × 4/101
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 4 = 204    2 × 101 = 202
  4. 4
    Simplify
    204/202 = 102/101

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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