87/5 divided by 86/6

87/5 ÷ 86/6
=
261 215
Mixed Number: 1 46/215
Decimal: 1.213953
Percentage: 121.4%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    86/6 becomes 6/86
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/5 × 6/86
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 6 = 522    5 × 86 = 430
  4. 4
    Simplify
    522/430 = 261/215

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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