87/3 divided by 57/5

87/3 ÷ 57/5
=
145 57
Mixed Number: 2 31/57
Decimal: 2.54386
Percentage: 254.39%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    57/5 becomes 5/57
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 5/57
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 5 = 435    3 × 57 = 171
  4. 4
    Simplify
    435/171 = 145/57

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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