87/3 divided by 156/5

87/3 ÷ 156/5
=
145 156
Decimal: 0.929487
Percentage: 92.95%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    156/5 becomes 5/156
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 5/156
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 5 = 435    3 × 156 = 468
  4. 4
    Simplify
    435/468 = 145/156

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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