55/7 divided by 72/7

55/7 ÷ 72/7
=
55 72
Decimal: 0.763889
Percentage: 76.39%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    72/7 becomes 7/72
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    55/7 × 7/72
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    55 × 7 = 385    7 × 72 = 504
  4. 4
    Simplify
    385/504 = 55/72

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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