Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

5
7
÷ 5
A.
1
14
B.
1
28
C.
1
8
D.
1
7
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5
7
 ÷   5

This can be written as:

5
7
 ÷ 
5
1

Dividing a fraction by a whole number is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

5
7
 ÷ 
5
1
 = 
5
7
 × 
1
5

Now to multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.

5
7
 × 
1
5
 = 
5 × 1
7 × 5
 = 
5
35

Now, simplify:

5
35
 = 
5 ÷ 5
35 ÷ 5
 = 
1
7
So,
5
7
 ÷   5  = 
1
7

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Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
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