59/4 divided by 71/2

59/4 ÷ 71/2
=
59 142
Decimal: 0.415493
Percentage: 41.55%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/2 becomes 2/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    59/4 × 2/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    59 × 2 = 118    4 × 71 = 284
  4. 4
    Simplify
    118/284 = 59/142

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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