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Here is the problem: 9 over 4 / 7 over 7.

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Exact arithmetic with fractions (results kept in lowest terms).

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Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal.

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Multiply numerators and multiply denominators.

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Final answer in lowest terms.

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So the answer is 9 over 4.

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Fractions are combined over a common denominator for addition and subtraction, multiplied straight across, and divided by multiplying by the reciprocal. The result is reduced by the greatest common factor.

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Decimal check: 9 over 4 approximately 2.25.

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As a mixed number: 2 1 over 4.