83/3 divided by 87/5

83/3 ÷ 87/5
=
415 261
Mixed Number: 1 154/261
Decimal: 1.590038
Percentage: 159%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/5 becomes 5/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    83/3 × 5/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    83 × 5 = 415    3 × 87 = 261
  4. 4
    Simplify
    415/261 = 415/261

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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