In order to divide 7 by 8 (7 ÷ 8) we'll follow the process for division. The general process for division: 1. make an educated guess 2. multiplication 3. subtraction 4. bringing down the next digit (when necessary) For 7 divided by (7 ÷ 8): the Dividend is 7 the Divisor is 8 the Quotient is 0.875 Note that division is the inverse operation of multiplication. So we can check our work for 7 divided by 8 by multiplying the answer (0.875) times 8. If this equals 7 we did the division correctly. It is also a good idea to check your work with a calculator when you are learning how do divide numbers. That way you can go back and learn from your mistakes when dividing 7 by 8.