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-1/2 \div 2/5

Solution

- \frac{1}{2} \div \frac{2}{5}

Solution

- \frac{5}{4}

Solution steps

- \frac{1}{2} \div \frac{2}{5}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c}

= - \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{5}{2}

Multiply fractions:

\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d}

= - \frac{1 \times 5}{2 \times 2}

Multiply the numbers:

1 \times 5 = 5

= - \frac{5}{2 \times 2}

Multiply the numbers:

2 \times 2 = 4

= - \frac{5}{4}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is -1/2 \div 2/5 ?
The solution to -1/2 \div 2/5 is -5/4