What is the value of (7/8) ÷ (14/15)?
Correct answer: A. 15/16
- A. 15/16
- B. 7/15
- C. 16/15
- D. 5/8
Explanation
Division by a fraction means multiplication by its reciprocal, so (7/8) × (15/14) equals 15/16. The reciprocal step is the common trap in this calculation.
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