87/3 divided by 48/4

87/3 ÷ 48/4
=
29 12
Mixed Number: 2 5/12
Decimal: 2.416667
Percentage: 241.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    48/4 becomes 4/48
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 4/48
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 4 = 348    3 × 48 = 144
  4. 4
    Simplify
    348/144 = 29/12

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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