87/6 divided by 56/3

87/6 ÷ 56/3
=
87 112
Decimal: 0.776786
Percentage: 77.68%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/3 becomes 3/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/6 × 3/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 3 = 261    6 × 56 = 336
  4. 4
    Simplify
    261/336 = 87/112

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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