125/2 divided by 87/4

125/2 ÷ 87/4
=
250 87
Mixed Number: 2 76/87
Decimal: 2.873563
Percentage: 287.36%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/4 becomes 4/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    125/2 × 4/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    125 × 4 = 500    2 × 87 = 174
  4. 4
    Simplify
    500/174 = 250/87

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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