Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

2
7
÷ 4
A.
1
14
B.
1
28
C.
1
18
D.
12
7
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2
7
 ÷   4

This can be written as:

2
7
 ÷ 
4
1

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

2
7
 ÷ 
4
1
 = 
2
7
 × 
1
4

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

2
7
 × 
1
4
 = 
2 × 1
7 × 4
 = 
2
28

Now, simplify:

2
28
 = 
2 ÷ 2
28 ÷ 2
 = 
1
14
So,
2
7
 ÷   4  = 
1
14

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Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

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