Which is the same value as 5/8:2

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Eugene

Mathematics

14 September, 15:21

Which is the same value as 5/8:2

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Briley · Answer 1

Answer:5/16

Royce Conner · Answer 2

5/16

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8/2 = 5 / (8·2) = 5/16

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The order of operations requires division proceed left-to-right. Unless you have a special meaning for :, it means the same as / or "over". Often, any special meaning can be better expressed with appropriate use of parentheses, as meanings seem to vary by author.