What is the quotient of 7/8÷5? Simplify your answer if possible.
To solve this problem, we need to divide 7/8 by 5.
Dividing fractions involves multiplying the numerator of the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.
So, 7/8 ÷ 5 can be rewritten as 7/8 × 1/5.
To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.
(7 × 1) / (8 × 5) = 7/40.
Therefore, the quotient of 7/8 ÷ 5 is 7/40.