48/3 divided by 87/6

48/3 ÷ 87/6
=
32 29
Mixed Number: 1 3/29
Decimal: 1.103448
Percentage: 110.34%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/6 becomes 6/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    48/3 × 6/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    48 × 6 = 288    3 × 87 = 261
  4. 4
    Simplify
    288/261 = 32/29

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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