Division of fractions

Mathematics

2 answers:

Aleksandr [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

Dividing by fractions is just like multiplying fractions, except for one additional step. To divide any number by a fraction: First step: Find the reciprocal of the fraction. Second step: Multiply the number by the reciprocal of the fraction. Third step: Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Verizon [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

The first step to dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator) of the second fraction. Next, multiply the two numerators. Then, multiply the two denominators. Finally, simplify the fractions if needed.

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Alenkasestr [34]

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