Evaluate (2/5)^-1

${(\frac{2}{5})}^{- 1}$

Step 1

Change the sign of the exponent by rewriting the base as its reciprocal.

$\frac{5}{2}$

Step 2

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$2.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$2 \frac{1}{2}$

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