87/5 divided by 71/6

87/5 ÷ 71/6
=
522 355
Mixed Number: 1 167/355
Decimal: 1.470423
Percentage: 147.04%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/6 becomes 6/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 6/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 6 = 522    5 × 71 = 355
  4. 4
    Simplify
    522/355 = 522/355

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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