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How do find 1/4 divided by 7/8?

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Oct 31, 2015

#2/7#

Explanation:

When dividing fractions, just get the reciprocal of the divisor and multiply it with the dividend

#1/4 // 7/8#

#=> 1/4 * 8/7#

#=> 1/(1*4) * (2*4)/7#

#=> 1/1 * 2/7#

#=> 2/7#

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