2/7 divided by 5/7

2/7 ÷ 5/7
=
2 5
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/7 becomes 7/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    2/7 × 7/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    2 × 7 = 14    7 × 5 = 35
  4. 4
    Simplify
    14/35 = 2/5

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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