55/5 divided by 72/3

55/5 ÷ 72/3
=
11 24
Decimal: 0.458333
Percentage: 45.83%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/3 becomes 3/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/5 × 3/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 3 = 165    5 × 72 = 360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    165/360 = 11/24

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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