17/4 divided by 55/5

17/4 ÷ 55/5
=
17 44
Decimal: 0.386364
Percentage: 38.64%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/5 becomes 5/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/4 × 5/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 5 = 85    4 × 55 = 220
  4. 4
    Simplify
    85/220 = 17/44

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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