56/3 divided by 24/5

56/3 ÷ 24/5
=
35 9
Mixed Number: 3 8/9
Decimal: 3.888889
Percentage: 388.89%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    24/5 becomes 5/24
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/3 × 5/24
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 5 = 280    3 × 24 = 72
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/72 = 35/9

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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