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Divide by multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor 1/4 / 2/7

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We want to divide 1/4 / 2/7

If we take the reciprocal of the 2/7, it means that the division sign will change to multiplication. Reciprocal of 2/7 = 7/2

Thus, the expression will be

1/4 x 7/2

= 7/8

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