What is 3/4 divided by 2/5?

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Alan P.
Sep 11, 2015

3/4 div 2/5 = 15/8

Explanation:

Dividing is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal.

The reciprocal of 2/5 is 5/2

Therefore
3/4div2/5 = 3/4 xx 5/2

color(white)("XXXX")= (3xx5)/(4xx2)

color(white)("XXXX")= 15/8

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