SOLUTION: I always have trouble with fractions, Im not sure why they put the 5/2 in parenthese, 3/7 x (5/2) =

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Question 235473: I always have trouble with fractions, Im not sure why they put the 5/2 in parenthese,
3/7 x (5/2) =
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/7 x (5/2) =
The parentheses helps clarify the meaning of the problem
(3/7)(5/2) = 15/14
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Cheers,
Stan H.