To find out what 2/5 is out of 1 3/4, we first need to convert 1 3/4 into an improper fraction.
1 3/4 = (4 × 1) + 3/4 = 4/4 + 3/4 = 7/4
Next, we multiply 2/5 by the reciprocal of 7/4. The reciprocal of 7/4 is 4/7.
(2/5) ÷ (7/4) = 2/5 × 4/7 = 8/35
Therefore, 2/5 out of 1 3/4 is equal to 8/35.
What is 2/5 out of 1 3/4?
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