40/3 divided by 87/4

40/3 ÷ 87/4
=
160 261
Decimal: 0.613027
Percentage: 61.3%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/4 becomes 4/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/3 × 4/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 4 = 160    3 × 87 = 261
  4. 4
    Simplify
    160/261 = 160/261

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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