Question

1. find the quotient 3\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{7}{8}

-\frac{1}{4}
-4
4
\frac{1}{4}

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$3\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3\times2 + 1}{2}=\frac{7}{2}$

Step2: Rewrite division as multiplication

$\frac{7}{2}\div\frac{7}{8}=\frac{7}{2}\times\frac{8}{7}$

Step3: Simplify the product

$\frac{7\times8}{2\times7}=\frac{8}{2} = 4$

Answer:

4