87/2 divided by 15/3

87/2 ÷ 15/3
=
87 10
Mixed Number: 8 7/10
Decimal: 8.7
Percentage: 870%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    15/3 becomes 3/15
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/2 × 3/15
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 3 = 261    2 × 15 = 30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    261/30 = 87/10

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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