55/3 divided by 56/4

55/3 ÷ 56/4
=
55 42
Mixed Number: 1 13/42
Decimal: 1.309524
Percentage: 130.95%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/4 becomes 4/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/3 × 4/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 4 = 220    3 × 56 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    220/168 = 55/42

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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