How to calculate 5 divided by 7




Here we will show you step-by-step with detailed explanation how to calculate 5 divided by 7 using long division.

Before you continue, note that in the problem 5 divided by 7, the numbers are defined as follows:

5 = dividend
7 = divisor


Step 1:
Start by setting it up with the divisor 7 on the left side and the dividend 5 on the right side like this:
             
    7 5    

Step 2:
The divisor (7) goes into the first digit of the dividend (5), 0 time(s). Therefore, put 0 on top:

        0    
    7 5    

Step 3:
Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (7 x 0 = 0) and write that answer below the dividend.

        0    
    7 5    
        0    

Step 4:
Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (5 - 0 = 5) and write the answer below.

        0    
    7 5    
      - 0    
        5    

You are done.

The answer is the top number and the remainder is the bottom number.

Therefore, the answer to 5 divided by 7 calculated using Long Division is:

0
5 Remainder


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If you enter 5 divided by 7 into a calculator, you will get:

0.7143

The answer to 5 divided by 7 can also be written as a mixed fraction as follows:

0 5/7

Note that the numerator in the fraction above is the remainder and the denominator is the divisor.


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