87/4 divided by 142/4

87/4 ÷ 142/4
=
87 142
Decimal: 0.612676
Percentage: 61.27%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    142/4 becomes 4/142
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/4 × 4/142
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 4 = 348    4 × 142 = 568
  4. 4
    Simplify
    348/568 = 87/142

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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