56/4 divided by 49/2

56/4 ÷ 49/2
=
4 7
Decimal: 0.571429
Percentage: 57.14%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    49/2 becomes 2/49
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/4 × 2/49
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 2 = 112    4 × 49 = 196
  4. 4
    Simplify
    112/196 = 4/7

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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