87/5 divided by 168/3

87/5 ÷ 168/3
=
87 280
Decimal: 0.310714
Percentage: 31.07%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    168/3 becomes 3/168
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 3/168
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 3 = 261    5 × 168 = 840
  4. 4
    Simplify
    261/840 = 87/280

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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