12/7 divided by 5/7

12/7 ÷ 5/7
=
12 5
Mixed Number: 2 2/5
Decimal: 2.4
Percentage: 240%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/7 becomes 7/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/7 × 7/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 7 = 84    7 × 5 = 35
  4. 4
    Simplify
    84/35 = 12/5

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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