Ask HN: Fundamental Math Dilemma

Does 35 divided by 7 mean 7 groups of 5 or 5 groups of 7? Without any units, it means 5 groups of 7. This also makes sense when you consider modulus operator. 37 % 7 gives 2 meaning 5 groups of 7 with 2 remaining in the last group. However, if we cover 35 metres in 7 seconds it means we covered 5 metres in 1 second and there are 7 such seconds ie 7 groups of 5. Is there a way to reconcile these concepts or division can mean both depending on the context?