Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Fractions in Algebra - Exercise Set - Page 29: 54

Answer

$\frac{21}{16}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{7}{8} \div \frac{2}{3}$ Change division to multiplication. Invert $\frac{2}{3}$ and write its reciprocal. $\frac{7}{8}$ * $\frac{3}{2}$ = $\frac{7*3}{8*2}$ = $\frac{21}{16}$
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