87/3 divided by 59/6

87/3 ÷ 59/6
=
174 59
Mixed Number: 2 56/59
Decimal: 2.949153
Percentage: 294.92%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/6 becomes 6/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 6/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 6 = 522    3 × 59 = 177
  4. 4
    Simplify
    522/177 = 174/59

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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