71/2 divided by 88/4

71/2 ÷ 88/4
=
71 44
Mixed Number: 1 27/44
Decimal: 1.613636
Percentage: 161.36%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    88/4 becomes 4/88
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/2 × 4/88
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 4 = 284    2 × 88 = 176
  4. 4
    Simplify
    284/176 = 71/44

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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