55/4 divided by 72/5

55/4 ÷ 72/5
=
275 288
Decimal: 0.954861
Percentage: 95.49%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/5 becomes 5/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/4 × 5/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 5 = 275    4 × 72 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    275/288 = 275/288

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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