87/4 divided by 40/4

87/4 ÷ 40/4
=
87 40
Mixed Number: 2 7/40
Decimal: 2.175
Percentage: 217.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/4 becomes 4/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/4 × 4/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 4 = 348    4 × 40 = 160
  4. 4
    Simplify
    348/160 = 87/40

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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