2⅖ ÷ 2⅕ = 2, state whether the statement is True or False

Solution:

On simplifying 2⅖ ÷ 2⅕ we get 12/11. Let us convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions and then simplify further. 12/5 ÷ 11/ 5 = 12/5 × 5/11 = 12/11.

Hence 2⅖ ÷ 2⅕ is not equal to 2. It is a false statement

✦ Try This: State whether the statement is True or False: 1⅖ ÷ 1⅕ = 2

By simplifying the expression we can find whether the given statement is true or false.

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Solved Ex 21

2⅖ ÷ 2⅕ = 2, state whether the statement is True or False

Summary:

(2⅖ ÷ 2⅕) is not equal to 2. It is equivalent to 12/11. Therefore, the given statement is false

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