87/5 divided by 188/3

87/5 ÷ 188/3
=
261 940
Decimal: 0.27766
Percentage: 27.77%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    188/3 becomes 3/188
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 3/188
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 3 = 261    5 × 188 = 940
  4. 4
    Simplify
    261/940 = 261/940

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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