71/2 divided by 78/4

71/2 ÷ 78/4
=
71 39
Mixed Number: 1 32/39
Decimal: 1.820513
Percentage: 182.05%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    78/4 becomes 4/78
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/2 × 4/78
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 4 = 284    2 × 78 = 156
  4. 4
    Simplify
    284/156 = 71/39

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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