Decompose the following fraction:

5
7

Show unit fraction notation:

A fraction can be expressed as:
Whole number * unit fraction

Unit fraction is 1/7

5 x 1/7

Use numerator = 1

Denominator stays at 7

1/7 + 4/7

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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Use numerator = 2

Denominator stays at 7

2/7 + 3/7

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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Use numerator = 3

Denominator stays at 7

3/7 + 2/7

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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Use numerator = 4

Denominator stays at 7

4/7 + 1/7

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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Final Answer


1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7