142/3 divided by 87/4

142/3 ÷ 87/4
=
568 261
Mixed Number: 2 46/261
Decimal: 2.176245
Percentage: 217.62%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/4 becomes 4/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/3 × 4/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 4 = 568    3 × 87 = 261
  4. 4
    Simplify
    568/261 = 568/261

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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