40/2 divided by 87/3

40/2 ÷ 87/3
=
20 29
Decimal: 0.689655
Percentage: 68.97%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/3 becomes 3/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/2 × 3/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    2 × 87 = 174
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/174 = 20/29

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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