55/5 divided by 157/6

55/5 ÷ 157/6
=
66 157
Decimal: 0.420382
Percentage: 42.04%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/6 becomes 6/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/5 × 6/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 6 = 330    5 × 157 = 785
  4. 4
    Simplify
    330/785 = 66/157

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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