87/4 divided by 55/4

87/4 ÷ 55/4
=
87 55
Mixed Number: 1 32/55
Decimal: 1.581818
Percentage: 158.18%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/4 becomes 4/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/4 × 4/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 4 = 348    4 × 55 = 220
  4. 4
    Simplify
    348/220 = 87/55

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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