What is the quotient of 7/8÷5

Question

? Simplify your answer if possible.

Answer 1

To find the quotient of \( \frac{7}{8} \div 5 \), you can rewrite the division of a fraction by a whole number as follows:

\[ \frac{7}{8} \div 5 = \frac{7}{8} \times \frac{1}{5} \]

Now, multiply the fractions:

\[ \frac{7 \times 1}{8 \times 5} = \frac{7}{40} \]

The fraction \( \frac{7}{40} \) is already in its simplest form, as 7 and 40 have no common factors other than 1.

Thus, the answer is:

\[ \frac{7}{40} \]