55/4 divided by 56/2

55/4 ÷ 56/2
=
55 112
Decimal: 0.491071
Percentage: 49.11%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/2 becomes 2/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/4 × 2/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 2 = 110    4 × 56 = 224
  4. 4
    Simplify
    110/224 = 55/112

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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