a) $$2 \div \left(\frac{5}{2} - 1\frac{5}{14}\right) = 2 \div \left(\frac{5}{2} - \frac{19}{14}\right) = 2 \div \left(\frac{35}{14} - \frac{19}{14}\right) = 2 \div \frac{16}{14} = 2 \div \frac{8}{7} = 2 \cdot \frac{7}{8} = \frac{14}{8} = \frac{7}{4} = 1\frac{3}{4} = 1,75$$.
б) $$8,4 \cdot 3,5 + 1,9 = 29,4 + 1,9 = 31,3$$.
Ответ: а) 1,75; б) 31,3