1/2÷2/5=what's the answer?

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Given:

½ / 2/5

Determine the answer.

Solution:
In order to determine the answer, we must take note on to divide fractions. In dividing fractions, we take the reciprocal of the denominator and multiply it with the denominator. The reciprocal of 2/5 is 5/2, hence we multiply 5/2 with ½.

= ½ (5/2)
= 5

Final answer:

= 5