8/7 divided by 12/7

8/7 ÷ 12/7
=
2 3
Decimal: 0.666667
Percentage: 66.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    12/7 becomes 7/12
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/7 × 7/12
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 7 = 56    7 × 12 = 84
  4. 4
    Simplify
    56/84 = 2/3

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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