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Mutiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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By multiplying by their reciprocals.

7/8 divided by 3 = 7/8 x 1/3

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Same as division of one fraction by another fraction. You multiply the first number by the reciprocal of the second.Here is an example: 2/5 divided by 4 = 2/5 x 1/4 = 2/10 or 1/5.

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