Understand the problem: Understand the problem. We are given the expression y=87, which means y is a fraction where the numerator is 7 and the denominator is 8.
Calculate the value: Calculate the value of y. Since the expression is already in its simplest form, y is equal to 87.
Perform the division: Perform the division to find the value of y. 7 divided by 8 equals 0.875.
Check for errors: Check for any mathematical errors. The division was straightforward, and there are no complex operations, so the likelihood of a math error is low.
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