55/3 divided by 55/5

55/3 ÷ 55/5
=
5 3
Mixed Number: 1 2/3
Decimal: 1.666667
Percentage: 166.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/5 becomes 5/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/3 × 5/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 5 = 275    3 × 55 = 165
  4. 4
    Simplify
    275/165 = 5/3

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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