79/5 divided by 87/6

79/5 ÷ 87/6
=
158 145
Mixed Number: 1 13/145
Decimal: 1.089655
Percentage: 108.97%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/6 becomes 6/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    79/5 × 6/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    79 × 6 = 474    5 × 87 = 435
  4. 4
    Simplify
    474/435 = 158/145

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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