55/3 divided by 56/5

55/3 ÷ 56/5
=
275 168
Mixed Number: 1 107/168
Decimal: 1.636905
Percentage: 163.69%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/5 becomes 5/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/3 × 5/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 5 = 275    3 × 56 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    275/168 = 275/168

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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