If \(\frac{7}{8}\) of a number is 56, the number is found by dividing 56 by 7 to get 1 unit, then multiplying by 8.<br><br>&bull; 7 units &rarr; 56<br>&bull; 1 unit &rarr; 56 &divide; 7 = 8<br>&bull; 8 units (the whole number) &rarr; 8 &times; 8 = 64<br><br>Final Answer: 64