2/3 divided by 4/7

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To divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Here’s how to do it step by step:

  1. Write down the first fraction, \( \frac{2}{3} \).
  2. Find the reciprocal of the second fraction, \( \frac{4}{7} \), which is \( \frac{7}{4} \).
  3. Multiply \( \frac{2}{3} \) by \( \frac{7}{4} \):

\[ \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{2 \times 7}{3 \times 4} = \frac{14}{12} \]

  1. Simplify \( \frac{14}{12} \):

Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 2:

\[ \frac{14}{12} = \frac{7}{6} \]

So, \( \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{7}{6} \).