what is 3/4 divided by 2/5

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To divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

So, \( \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{2}{5} \) can be rewritten as:

\[ \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{5}{2} \]

Now, multiply the numerators and the denominators:

\[ \frac{3 \times 5}{4 \times 2} = \frac{15}{8} \]

So, \( \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{15}{8} \).

This can also be expressed as a mixed number:

\[ \frac{15}{8} = 1 \frac{7}{8} \]

Thus, the final answer is \( \frac{15}{8} \) or \( 1 \frac{7}{8} \).