Question

What is 4/7 divided 5

Answer 1

4/7 divided by 5 is 4/35

Explanation:

Step 1: Convert 5 into an improper fraction

A. 5 = 5/1

Step 2: Divide 4/7 by the reciprocal of 5/1

B. 4/7 ÷ 1/5 = 4/35

Answer 2

`(4)/(35)`

Explanation:

Dividing a number is the same thing as multiplying by its reciprocal. So:

`(4)/(7) / 5 = (4)/(7) \cdot (1)/(5)`

Finally, simplify by multiplying out the numerators and the denominators.

`(4)/(7) \cdot (1)/(5) = (4 \cdot 1)/(7 \cdot 5) = (4)/(35)`