5/4 divided by 11/2

5/4 ÷ 11/2
=
5 22
Decimal: 0.227273
Percentage: 22.73%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    11/2 becomes 2/11
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/4 × 2/11
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 2 = 10    4 × 11 = 44
  4. 4
    Simplify
    10/44 = 5/22

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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