87/3 divided by 158/5

87/3 ÷ 158/5
=
145 158
Decimal: 0.917722
Percentage: 91.77%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    158/5 becomes 5/158
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 5/158
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 5 = 435    3 × 158 = 474
  4. 4
    Simplify
    435/474 = 145/158

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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