Step-by-step explanation:
When you divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal.
The new equation would be:
- When you multiply fractions, you go straight across. You'd get 24/56 and I can already see this can be simplified.
- 24/56 = 3/7
- Now you could just plug 5 ÷ 3/7 in your calculator but let's just actually solve it
- Turn 5 into 5/1 and then flip 3/7 to its reciprocal (7/3)
- 35/3 = 11.66 repeating or simply: