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What is 5 / 7 ÷ ½ ?
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To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.
5/7•2

Multiply 5/7•2


Combine 5/7 and 2
5•2/7
Multiply 5 by 2
10/7

Exact form: 10/7
Decimal form: 1.428571
Mixed form: 1 3/7
User Livingston Samuel
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Answer:

1 3/7

Explanation:

5 / 7 ÷ ½

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5/7 * 2/1

10 /7

Changing from an improper fraction

7/7 + 3/7

1 3/7

User Sarvesh Shetty
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