What is 2 12 divided by 140?

Answer 1

To divide (2 \frac{1}{2}) by 140, first convert (2 \frac{1}{2}) to an improper fraction: (2 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}). Now, divide (\frac{5}{2}) by 140, which is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal of 140: (\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{1}{140} = \frac{5}{280}). Simplifying (\frac{5}{280}) gives (\frac{1}{56}). Thus, (2 \frac{1}{2}) divided by 140 equals (\frac{1}{56}).