87/5 divided by 23/3

87/5 ÷ 23/3
=
261 115
Mixed Number: 2 31/115
Decimal: 2.269565
Percentage: 226.96%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    23/3 becomes 3/23
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 3/23
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 3 = 261    5 × 23 = 115
  4. 4
    Simplify
    261/115 = 261/115

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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