Calculate 7/8/1/4
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions and mixed numbers with step-by-step solutions.
7/8 ÷ 1 ÷ 4
Step 1: Divide
<u>7/8 ÷ 1</u> ÷ 4
Divide by 1 — multiply denominator:
7/8 ÷ 1 = 7/(8×1) = 7/8
Step 2: Divide
Divide by 4 — multiply denominator:
7/8 ÷ 4 = 7/(8×4) = 7/32
= 7/32 (= 0.21875 as a decimal)
How to calculate 7/8/1/4
To calculate 7/8/1/4, find the least common denominator (LCD), rewrite each fraction with that denominator, perform the operation on the numerators, and simplify the result to lowest terms.
This is a fraction arithmetic problem — we perform operations on fractions by finding common denominators for addition/subtraction, or multiplying straight across for multiplication/division.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to 7/8/1/4?
The answer is 7/32.
What method is used?
finding the LCD, rewriting fractions with that denominator, performing the operation on numerators, and simplifying the result.