87/4 divided by 71/4

87/4 ÷ 71/4
=
87 71
Mixed Number: 1 16/71
Decimal: 1.225352
Percentage: 122.54%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/4 becomes 4/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/4 × 4/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 4 = 348    4 × 71 = 284
  4. 4
    Simplify
    348/284 = 87/71

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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