What is 1/7 divided by 3/8?

Looking for the result of 1/7 ÷ 3/8? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/7 by 3/8?

1 7 ÷ 3 8 = 1 × 8 7 × 3 = 8 21
  1. Invert the divisor (3/8) to get its reciprocal: 8/3
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/7 × 8/3 = (1 × 8)/(7 × 3) = 8/21.

The result of dividing 1/7 by 3/8 is : 8/21 (or 0.38095238095238 in its decimal form)