56/3 divided by 87/5

56/3 ÷ 87/5
=
280 261
Mixed Number: 1 19/261
Decimal: 1.072797
Percentage: 107.28%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/5 becomes 5/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/3 × 5/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 5 = 280    3 × 87 = 261
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/261 = 280/261

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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