5/4 divided by 9/4

5/4 ÷ 9/4
=
5 9
Decimal: 0.555556
Percentage: 55.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    9/4 becomes 4/9
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/4 × 4/9
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 4 = 20    4 × 9 = 36
  4. 4
    Simplify
    20/36 = 5/9

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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