87/5 divided by 170/6

87/5 ÷ 170/6
=
261 425
Decimal: 0.614118
Percentage: 61.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    170/6 becomes 6/170
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 6/170
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 6 = 522    5 × 170 = 850
  4. 4
    Simplify
    522/850 = 261/425

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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