Question

Find the quotient using multiplication.

3/4 ÷ 6/7
Fill in the blanks to show the steps.

Answer 1

7/8

Explanation:

Divide 3/4 with 6/7

3

4

÷

6

7

is

7

8

.

Steps for dividing fractions

Find the reciprocal of the divisor

Reciprocal of

6

7

:

7

6

Now, multiply it with the dividend

So,

3

4

÷

6

7

=

3

4

×

7

6

=

3 × 7

4 × 6

=

21

24

After reducing the fraction, the answer is

7/8

Answer 2

1) 3/4 x 7/6
2) 21/24
3) 7/8

Explanation:

1) KCF, Keep change flip. 3/4 stays the same, division sign changes into multiplication, and 6/7 changes into its reciprocal.
2) Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator
3) Find their greatest common factor (GCF) and divide the numerator and denominator by it. There's your simplified answer.