5/7 divided by 3/7

5/7 ÷ 3/7
=
5 3
Mixed Number: 1 2/3
Decimal: 1.666667
Percentage: 166.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    3/7 becomes 7/3
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/7 × 7/3
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 7 = 35    7 × 3 = 21
  4. 4
    Simplify
    35/21 = 5/3

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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