56/4 divided by 48/2

56/4 ÷ 48/2
=
7 12
Decimal: 0.583333
Percentage: 58.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    48/2 becomes 2/48
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/4 × 2/48
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 2 = 112    4 × 48 = 192
  4. 4
    Simplify
    112/192 = 7/12

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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