56/4 divided by 79/5

56/4 ÷ 79/5
=
70 79
Decimal: 0.886076
Percentage: 88.61%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/5 becomes 5/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/4 × 5/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 5 = 280    4 × 79 = 316
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/316 = 70/79

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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