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Divide 10/8 with 1/7

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 1/7

10/8 ÷ 1/7 is 35/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/7: 7/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/8 ÷ 1/7 = 10/8 × 7/1
  3. = 10 × 7/8 × 1 = 70/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
  5. In mixed form: 83/4

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