56/4 divided by 53/5

56/4 ÷ 53/5
=
70 53
Mixed Number: 1 17/53
Decimal: 1.320755
Percentage: 132.08%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    53/5 becomes 5/53
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/4 × 5/53
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 5 = 280    4 × 53 = 212
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/212 = 70/53

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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