55/3 divided by 79/5

55/3 ÷ 79/5
=
275 237
Mixed Number: 1 38/237
Decimal: 1.160338
Percentage: 116.03%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/5 becomes 5/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/3 × 5/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 5 = 275    3 × 79 = 237
  4. 4
    Simplify
    275/237 = 275/237

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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