5/2= x/(1/7)
cross multiply left numerator by right denominator and right numerator by left denominator
(5)(1/7)= (2)(x)
multiply 5 by fraction's numerator
(5*1)/7= 2x
5/7= 2x
divide both sides by 2
5/7 ÷ 2=
to divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal/inverse
5/7 * 1/2= x
(5*1)/(7*2)= x
multiply numerators; multiply denominators
5/14= x
ANSWER: x= 5/14
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