87/5 divided by 52/3

87/5 ÷ 52/3
=
261 260
Mixed Number: 1 1/260
Decimal: 1.003846
Percentage: 100.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    52/3 becomes 3/52
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 3/52
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 3 = 261    5 × 52 = 260
  4. 4
    Simplify
    261/260 = 261/260

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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