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Explain in words how to solve the following problem.Maske sure to include all steps and the answer. 3/7 divided by 1/2

User Mahesh K
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Answer:

The answer is 6/7

Explanation:

3/7 divided by 1/2

To divide by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal of that fraction.

3/7 x 2/1

3/7 x 2 = 6/7

User Kagawa
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to divide by a fraction is to multiply by its recipricle.
3/7 × 2/1
simplify fraction
3/7 × 2
multiply
6/7
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