87/3 divided by 61/5

87/3 ÷ 61/5
=
145 61
Mixed Number: 2 23/61
Decimal: 2.377049
Percentage: 237.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    61/5 becomes 5/61
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/3 × 5/61
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 5 = 435    3 × 61 = 183
  4. 4
    Simplify
    435/183 = 145/61

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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