Divide and simplify the answer.

2
4
÷
4
7
A.
4
8
B.
7
9
C.
7
8
D.
2
8
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!
2
4
÷
4
7

Dividing a fraction by another fraction is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

2
4
 ÷ 
4
7
 = 
2
4
 × 
7
4

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.

2
4
 × 
7
4
 = 
2 × 7
4 × 4
 = 
14
16

Simplify,

14
16
 = 
7
8
So,
2
4
 ÷ 
4
7
 = 
7
8

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Questions
15
Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

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