Understand Operation: Understand the operation to be performed.We need to divide the fraction(34) by the fraction (87). In mathematical terms, this is written as (34)÷(87).
Convert to Multiplication: Convert the division of fractions into multiplication.To divide by a fraction, we multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of (87) is (78).(34)÷(87)=(34)×(78)
Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and denominators.Now we multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.Numerator: 4×8=32Denominator: 3×7=21So, (34)×(78)=(2132)
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.The fraction (2132) cannot be simplified further as 32 and 21 have no common factors other than 1.
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