what is the answer to 5/8 . 2/7 and what does the dot stand for the dot is actually a little higher
First, the dot stands for the "product". You have to multiply.
5/8 2/7
= [5/ (24)] (2/7)
= 5/4 1/7 (because 2 and 2 cancel out)
= (51)/ (47)
= 5/28
The final answer is 5/28~