7 divided by 5 is 1 with a remainder of 2, or 1.4 as a decimal. In symbols: 7 ÷ 5 = 1.4.
| Form | Answer |
|---|---|
| Quotient and remainder | 1 remainder 2 |
| Decimal | 1.4 |
| Fraction | 7/5 |
| Mixed number | 1 2/5 |
| Percent | 140% |
Ask how many times 5 fits into 7. 5 × 1 = 5, and 5 × 2 = 10 is too big, so 5 goes into 7 exactly 1 times with 7 − 5 = 2 left over.
The remainder 2 is 2/5 of another 5, and 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4. So 7 ÷ 5 = 1 + 0.4 = 1.4.
Multiply back: 1 × 5 + 2 = 5 + 2 = 7. ✓
| Division | Answer |
|---|---|
| 6 ÷ 5 | 1 R 1 |
| 8 ÷ 5 | 1 R 3 |
| 7 ÷ 4 | 1 R 3 |
| 7 ÷ 6 | 1 R 1 |
| 9 ÷ 5 | 1 R 4 |
| 14 ÷ 5 | 2 R 4 |
See also: factors of 7.
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