2/7 divided by 12/7

2/7 ÷ 12/7
=
1 6
Decimal: 0.166667
Percentage: 16.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    12/7 becomes 7/12
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    2/7 × 7/12
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    2 × 7 = 14    7 × 12 = 84
  4. 4
    Simplify
    14/84 = 1/6

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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