Menu  Divisible


What is 2/1 divided by 7/8?


Here we will show you how to calculate 2/1 divided by 7/8. We will give you the answer in fraction form and in decimal form.

Here is 2/1 divided by 7/8 displayed mathematically in colors:

2
1
  ÷  
7
8

The numbers in 2/1 divided by 7/8 are labeled below:

2 = dividend numerator
1 = dividend denominator
7 = divisor numerator
8 = divisor denominator

To make it a fraction form answer, you multiply the dividend numerator by the divisor denominator to make a new numerator.

Furthermore, you multiply the dividend denominator by the divisor numerator to make a new denominator:

2 x 8
1 x 7
  =  
16
7

Thus, the answer to 2/1 divided by 7/8 in fraction form is:

16
7


To make the answer to 2/1 divided by 7/8 in decimal form, you simply divide the numerator by the denominator from the fraction answer above:

16/7 = 2.2857

The answer is rounded to the nearest four decimal points if necessary.

16/7 is an improper fraction and should be written as 2 2/7.




Dividing Fractions Calculator
Divide another set of fractions here:


  ÷  





What is 2/1 divided by 7/9?
Did you like our explanation and solution to 2/1 divided by 7/8? If so, try the next problem on our list here.





 


Copyright  |   Privacy Policy  |   Disclaimer  |   Contact