5/7 divided by 6/7

5/7 ÷ 6/7
=
5 6
Decimal: 0.833333
Percentage: 83.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    6/7 becomes 7/6
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/7 × 7/6
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 7 = 35    7 × 6 = 42
  4. 4
    Simplify
    35/42 = 5/6

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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