55/4 divided by 42/5

55/4 ÷ 42/5
=
275 168
Mixed Number: 1 107/168
Decimal: 1.636905
Percentage: 163.69%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/4 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 5 = 275    4 × 42 = 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.

Try Another Calculation