55/3 divided by 45/5

55/3 ÷ 45/5
=
55 27
Mixed Number: 2 1/27
Decimal: 2.037037
Percentage: 203.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    45/5 becomes 5/45
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/3 × 5/45
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 5 = 275    3 × 45 = 135
  4. 4
    Simplify
    275/135 = 55/27

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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