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Divide 1/2 with 8/7

1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 1/7

1/2 ÷ 8/7 is 7/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/2 ÷ 8/7 = 1/2 × 7/8
  3. = 1 × 7/2 × 8 = 7/16

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