Question

How are multiplying fractions and dividing fractions different

Answer 1

So when multiplying or dividing, students can use a fact from the inverse operation. ... In multiplication the numbers you multiply are called factors; the answer is called the product. In division the number being divided is the dividend, the number that divides it is the divisor, and the answer is the quotient.

Answer 2

When you divide and multiply fractions (whether the denominators are equivalent or not) i use this method called

KCF

K: Keep

C: Change

F: Flip

heres an example for division 5/10 / 2/3 you would keep the first fraction

change the operation ( x )  

and flip the ast fraction  3/2

now your equation should look like this 5/10 x 3/2  

5x3 = 15

10x2 = 20

so your answer sould be 15/20

Percent form: 75%

Decimal form: 0.75