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What is 7/12 divided by 2/5.

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1.Apply this rule: a÷b/c=a×c/b
7/12×5/2
2.Apply this rule: a/b×c/d=ac/bd
7×5/12×2
3.Simplify 7×5 to 35
35/12×2
4.Simplify 12×2 to 24
35/24

Decimal Form: 1.4583

I hope this help :P

User MUFC
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First we put multiply in the place of divide than reverse the second fraction the answer is 35/24 7/12 / 2/5 =
7/12 * 5/2= 35/24
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