55/7 divided by 40/7

55/7 ÷ 40/7
=
11 8
Mixed Number: 1 3/8
Decimal: 1.375
Percentage: 137.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/7 becomes 7/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/7 × 7/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 7 = 385    7 × 40 = 280
  4. 4
    Simplify
    385/280 = 11/8

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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