87/3 divided by 112/5

87/3 ÷ 112/5
=
145 112
Mixed Number: 1 33/112
Decimal: 1.294643
Percentage: 129.46%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    112/5 becomes 5/112
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 5/112
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 5 = 435    3 × 112 = 336
  4. 4
    Simplify
    435/336 = 145/112

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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