78/4 divided by 158/4

78/4 ÷ 158/4
=
39 79
Decimal: 0.493671
Percentage: 49.37%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    158/4 becomes 4/158
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    78/4 × 4/158
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    78 × 4 = 312    4 × 158 = 632
  4. 4
    Simplify
    312/632 = 39/79

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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