Question

Divide. Reduce the answer to the lowest terms.

3/8 ÷ 1/7

Answer 1

(21/8) (no parenthesis required)

or

2 and 5/8 (no "and" required)

Explanation:

When you divide fractions, multiply the first number by the reciprocal of the second (2/3's reciprocal is 3/2 and 5/8's reciprocal is 8/5)

3/8 ÷1/7

= (3/8)*(7/1)

then multiply the numerators together and put them over the denominator

=21/8

= 2 and 5/8

Answer 2

21/8

Explanation:

3/8 x 7/1 = 21/8