5/7 divided by 2/5
To divide fractions, we need to invert the second fraction and multiply:
5/7 ÷ 2/5 = 5/7 × 5/2
Now we can simplify by canceling common factors:
(5/7) × (5/2) = (5 × 5) / (7 × 2) = 25/14
Therefore, 5/7 ÷ 2/5 = 25/14 or 1.79 (rounded to two decimal places).
To divide fractions, you need to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Flip (or take the reciprocal) of the second fraction. The reciprocal of 2/5 is 5/2.
Step 2: Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal obtained in step 1.
5/7 * 5/2
Step 3: Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
(5 * 5) / (7 * 2)
Step 4: Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.
25/14
So, 5/7 divided by 2/5 equals 25/14.