203/99 divided by 1/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 203/99 divided by 1/4 is: 8 20/99

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to divide the fraction \(\frac20399\) by \(\frac14\).

Step 2: Use the Division Rule

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction:
\(\frac20399 \div \frac14 = \frac20399 \times \frac41\)

Step 3: Multiply the Fractions

Multiply the numerators: 203 × 4 = 812
Multiply the denominators: 99 × 1 = 99

Step 4: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac81299\) can be written as the mixed number \(8\frac2099\).

Final Answer

The result of 203/99 divided by 1/4 is:

\[ \frac{203}{99} \div \frac{1}{4} = 8\frac2099 \]

Understanding Fraction Division

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor:

\( \frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c} = \frac{ad}{bc} \)

This technique is often remembered as "keep, change, flip" - keep the first fraction, change division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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