56/2 divided by 144/4

56/2 ÷ 144/4
=
7 9
Decimal: 0.777778
Percentage: 77.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/4 becomes 4/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/2 × 4/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 4 = 224    2 × 144 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    224/288 = 7/9

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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