87/7 divided by 55/7

87/7 ÷ 55/7
=
87 55
Mixed Number: 1 32/55
Decimal: 1.581818
Percentage: 158.18%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/7 becomes 7/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    87/7 × 7/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    87 × 7 = 609    7 × 55 = 385
  4. 4
    Simplify
    609/385 = 87/55

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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