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How can you divide a fraction by a fraction using multiplication?
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∙ 10y ago
You find the reciprocal of the second fraction- flip it over. And then you multiply the two fractions.
So (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)
You find the reciprocal of the second fraction- flip it over. And then you multiply the two fractions.
So (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)
You find the reciprocal of the second fraction- flip it over. And then you multiply the two fractions.
So (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)
You find the reciprocal of the second fraction- flip it over. And then you multiply the two fractions.
So (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYou find the reciprocal of the second fraction- flip it over. And then you multiply the two fractions.
So (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)
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How can you use multiplication to divide one fraction by another?
To divide two fractions, multiply the first by the reciprocal of the second.
When you divide one fraction and another why do you have to turn it into a reciprocal?
To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. This is related to the facts that (1) division is the opposite of multiplication, and (2) a reciprocal is the multiplicative "opposite" of a number.
Can you get answers in fraction in calculators?
You can on a regular calculator using the multiplication and division functions. Say the problem is what is 1/2 of 100? First you multiply the numerator (1) by 100. The answer is 100. Now divide 100 by denominator (2). The answer is 50.
How do you check multiplication using division?
You could divide the answer into the larger number of the problem. The answer should be the remaining number (multiplicand).
Describe how to find a decimal equivalent to a given fraction?
Using ordinary long division, divide the fraction's numerator by its denominator.
How is the multiplication of fractions and division of fractioms alike and different?
Division is the multiplication by the reciprocal or multiplicative inverse. In simpler language, to divide by a fraction change the division sign to multiplication and flip the fraction.
How can you use multiplication to divide one fraction by another?
To divide two fractions, multiply the first by the reciprocal of the second.
When you divide one fraction and another why do you have to turn it into a reciprocal?
To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. This is related to the facts that (1) division is the opposite of multiplication, and (2) a reciprocal is the multiplicative "opposite" of a number.
How do you learn division?
by using multiplication backwards Division is the opposite of multiplication. It is the equivalent of when you diminish a number by multiplying it by a fraction or a decimal.
How can you use multiplication to divide by a fraction?
Division by a fraction is equivalent to multiplication by its reciprocal. That isk / (x/y) = k * (y/x)
Convert each decimal fraction to binary using repeated-multiplication-by-2?
0.9028
Does the inequality sign change when both sides are multipled or divided when using fractions Why or why not?
Not if the fraction is positive. But yes if the fraction is negative. Study the rules of multiplication and division by integers, and you wil see why. Multiplication by a fraction is simplty multiplication by one integer followed by division by another (or the other way round).
Explain the relationship between division and multiplication in Divide whole numbers by unit fractions?
to divide a whole number by a fraction you invert the fraction and multiply. For example 5 divided by 1/10 = 5 x 10 = 50
What is a fraction in its simplest form?
A fraction in simplest form is when you break down the fraction or divide it as far as you can without using the number 1 to divide it.
What is an equal fraction for 2 over 6 using multiplication or division?
1/3, 4/12
How do you divide fractions to solve for the unkown?
when you divide fractions you need to flip the second fraction to get the reciprocal eg. 4 over 5 would be 5 over 4 then after you flip the second fraction you change the division sign into a multiplication sign and you multiply.
What happens when you divide a fraction by one?
when ever you divide fractions you must always flip the fraction you are dividing and change the division sign to multiplication, ex. 1/2 divded by 1 = 2/1 multiplied by 1/1 which equals 2
