5/3 divided by 55/5

5/3 ÷ 55/5
=
5 33
Decimal: 0.151515
Percentage: 15.15%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/5 becomes 5/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/3 × 5/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 5 = 25    3 × 55 = 165
  4. 4
    Simplify
    25/165 = 5/33

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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