71/4 divided by 87/2

71/4 ÷ 87/2
=
71 174
Decimal: 0.408046
Percentage: 40.8%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/2 becomes 2/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/4 × 2/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 2 = 142    4 × 87 = 348
  4. 4
    Simplify
    142/348 = 71/174

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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