71/4 divided by 157/4

71/4 ÷ 157/4
=
71 157
Decimal: 0.452229
Percentage: 45.22%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/4 becomes 4/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/4 × 4/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 4 = 284    4 × 157 = 628
  4. 4
    Simplify
    284/628 = 71/157

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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