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Divide 5/2 with 2/5

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 2/5

5/2 ÷ 2/5 is 25/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 2/5 = 5/2 × 5/2
  3. = 5 × 5/2 × 2 = 25/4
  4. In mixed form: 61/4

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