61/2 divided by 87/4

61/2 ÷ 87/4
=
122 87
Mixed Number: 1 35/87
Decimal: 1.402299
Percentage: 140.23%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/4 becomes 4/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    61/2 × 4/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    61 × 4 = 244    2 × 87 = 174
  4. 4
    Simplify
    244/174 = 122/87

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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