Question

what is 7/8 ÷ 7/16 reduced to the lowest terms?
o 1
o 2
o 7/2
o 7 1/32

Explanation:

Step1: Change division to multiplication

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. So $\frac{7}{8}\div\frac{7}{16}=\frac{7}{8}\times\frac{16}{7}$.

Step2: Multiply numerators and denominators

$\frac{7\times16}{8\times7}=\frac{112}{56}$.

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{112\div56}{56\div56} = 2$.

Answer:

2