55/5 divided by 27/3

55/5 ÷ 27/3
=
11 9
Mixed Number: 1 2/9
Decimal: 1.222222
Percentage: 122.22%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    27/3 becomes 3/27
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/5 × 3/27
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 3 = 165    5 × 27 = 135
  4. 4
    Simplify
    165/135 = 11/9

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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