17/5 divided by 55/3

17/5 ÷ 55/3
=
51 275
Decimal: 0.185455
Percentage: 18.55%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/3 becomes 3/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/5 × 3/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 3 = 51    5 × 55 = 275
  4. 4
    Simplify
    51/275 = 51/275

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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