84/4 divided by 71/2

84/4 ÷ 71/2
=
42 71
Decimal: 0.591549
Percentage: 59.15%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/2 becomes 2/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    84/4 × 2/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    84 × 2 = 168    4 × 71 = 284
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/284 = 42/71

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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