Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

5
6
÷ 7
A.
12
5
B.
5
42
C.
8
42
D.
2
3
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5
6
 ÷   7

This can be written as:

5
6
 ÷ 
7
1

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

5
6
 ÷ 
7
1
 = 
5
6
 × 
1
7

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

5
6
 × 
1
7
 = 
5 × 1
6 × 7
 = 
5
42
So,
5
6
 ÷   7  = 
5
42

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Grade
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Theme
Fractions
Passing score
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