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Divide 16/4 with 8/7

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1 1/7

16/4 ÷ 8/7 is 7/2.

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, 16/4 ÷ 8/7 = 16/4 × 7/8
  3. = 16 × 7/4 × 8 = 112/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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