Mathematics
Grade6
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Question

Divide the following fractions.
8 over 56 divided by 1 over 8

  1. 1 1 over 7
  2. 3 over 7
  3. 4 over 7
  4. 4 over 9

hintHint:

The first step to dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator) of the second fraction. Next, multiply the two numerators. Then, multiply the two denominators. Finally, simplify the fractions if needed.

The correct answer is: 1 1 over 7


Here, we have to divide 8⁄56 by 1⁄8.
We have, 8⁄56 ÷ 1⁄8
= 8⁄56 × 8
= 8⁄7
=  1 1⁄7.
Hence, the correct option is A.

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