8/7 divided by 5/7

8/7 ÷ 5/7
=
8 5
Mixed Number: 1 3/5
Decimal: 1.6
Percentage: 160%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/7 becomes 7/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/7 × 7/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 7 = 56    7 × 5 = 35
  4. 4
    Simplify
    56/35 = 8/5

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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