Question

Divide. 5/7 ÷ 3

Express the answer in simplest terms.

Answer 1

Divide:

`(5)/(7)` : 3 =
`(5)/(7)` x
`(1)/(3)` =
`(5x1)/(7x3)` =
`(5)/(21)`

To divide one fraction by another, invert (turn upside-down) the second fraction, then multiply.

Result:

5/7 ÷ 3 =
`(5)/(21)`

≅ 0.2380952

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