179/5 divided by 87/3

179/5 ÷ 87/3
=
179 145
Mixed Number: 1 34/145
Decimal: 1.234483
Percentage: 123.45%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/3 becomes 3/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    179/5 × 3/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    179 × 3 = 537    5 × 87 = 435
  4. 4
    Simplify
    537/435 = 179/145

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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