87/5 divided by 28/3

87/5 ÷ 28/3
=
261 140
Mixed Number: 1 121/140
Decimal: 1.864286
Percentage: 186.43%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    28/3 becomes 3/28
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 3/28
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 3 = 261    5 × 28 = 140
  4. 4
    Simplify
    261/140 = 261/140

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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