16/7 divided by 8/7

16/7 ÷ 8/7
=
2
Decimal: 2
Percentage: 200%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/7 becomes 7/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    16/7 × 7/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    16 × 7 = 112    7 × 8 = 56
  4. 4
    Simplify
    112/56 = 2/1

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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