140/5 divided by 87/6

140/5 ÷ 87/6
=
56 29
Mixed Number: 1 27/29
Decimal: 1.931034
Percentage: 193.1%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/6 becomes 6/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/5 × 6/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 6 = 840    5 × 87 = 435
  4. 4
    Simplify
    840/435 = 56/29

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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