87/3 divided by 159/4

87/3 ÷ 159/4
=
116 159
Decimal: 0.72956
Percentage: 72.96%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/4 becomes 4/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 4/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 4 = 348    3 × 159 = 477
  4. 4
    Simplify
    348/477 = 116/159

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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