87/3 divided by 130/5

87/3 ÷ 130/5
=
29 26
Mixed Number: 1 3/26
Decimal: 1.115385
Percentage: 111.54%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    130/5 becomes 5/130
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 5/130
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 5 = 435    3 × 130 = 390
  4. 4
    Simplify
    435/390 = 29/26

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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