40/5 divided by 87/6

40/5 ÷ 87/6
=
16 29
Decimal: 0.551724
Percentage: 55.17%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/6 becomes 6/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 6/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 6 = 240    5 × 87 = 435
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/435 = 16/29

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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