86/7 divided by 87/7

86/7 ÷ 87/7
=
86 87
Decimal: 0.988506
Percentage: 98.85%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/7 becomes 7/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/7 × 7/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 7 = 602    7 × 87 = 609
  4. 4
    Simplify
    602/609 = 86/87

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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