To divide a fraction by a whole number, we can multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.
The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5, so to divide 7/8 by 5, we can multiply by 1/5:
7/8 ÷ 5 = 7/8 * 1/5
Simplifying the multiplication:
(7 * 1) / (8 * 5)
= 7/40
Therefore, the quotient is 7/40.
What is the quotient of 7/8÷5? Simplify your answer if possible
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