55/5 divided by 17/3

55/5 ÷ 17/3
=
33 17
Mixed Number: 1 16/17
Decimal: 1.941176
Percentage: 194.12%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/3 becomes 3/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/5 × 3/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 3 = 165    5 × 17 = 85
  4. 4
    Simplify
    165/85 = 33/17

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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