40/2 divided by 55/3

40/2 ÷ 55/3
=
12 11
Mixed Number: 1 1/11
Decimal: 1.090909
Percentage: 109.09%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/3 becomes 3/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/2 × 3/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    2 × 55 = 110
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/110 = 12/11

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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