Question

Find the quotient of 7/8 divided by 1/4 by using the procedure. Write your answer as a proper fraction, whole number or mixed number

Answer 1

7/8 x 4/1

make 1/4 a reciprocal (basically just turning the fraction upside down)

then turn the division sign into a multiplication sign and multiply across:

7/8 x 4/1 = 28/8 = 3 4/8 = 3 1/2