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Title: Division Fractions

Grade: 8-a Lesson: S1-L8

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Lesson Steps

Step Type Explanation Answer

1

Problem

Divide the fraction \$29/7 \div 7 16/8\$.

2

Step

Given Fraction.

\$29/7 \div 7 16/8\$.

3

Step

First, convert the given mixed fraction into an improper fraction.

\$7 16/8\$ = \$72/8\$

4

Step

Turn the second fraction upside down (it becomes a reciprocal).

\$72/8\$ = \$8/72\$

5

Step

Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal.

\$(72\times8)/(8\times72)\$ = \$232/504\$

6

Step

Now, reduce the resultant fraction to its lowest terms.

\$(232\div8)/(504\div8)\$ = \$29/63\$

7

Answer

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