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Divide 5/2 with 7/8

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 7/8

5/2 ÷ 7/8 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/8: 8/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 7/8 = 5/2 × 8/7
  3. = 5 × 8/2 × 7 = 40/14
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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