Question

Which of the following is equal to 5/8÷2/7?

(5/8)/(7/2)

8/5 × 7/2

5/8 × 7/2

8/5× 2/7

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

The both equal to 35/16

Answer 2

5/8 * 7/2

Explanation:

Whenever you divide fractions, you can use the 'keep change flip' method.

You keep 5/8, change the division sign to multiplication, and then flip the second fraction.

1. 5/8 / 7/2 - Keep 5/8

2. 5/8 * 7/2 - Change division sign

3. 5/8 * 2/7 - Flip the second fraction, 7/2 -> 2/7