87/5 divided by 138/6

87/5 ÷ 138/6
=
87 115
Decimal: 0.756522
Percentage: 75.65%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    138/6 becomes 6/138
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 6/138
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 6 = 522    5 × 138 = 690
  4. 4
    Simplify
    522/690 = 87/115

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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