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How do you divide fractions?

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Answer:

The easiest way to divide fractions is to follow three simple steps:

1. Flip the divisor into a reciprocal.

2. Change the division sign into a multiplication sign and multiply.

3. Simplify if possible.

User Arled
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Keep change flip. You keep the first fraction the same, change the sign to multiplication and flip the second fraction. Example: 3/4 divided by 1/2 would be worked as 3/4 times 2/1
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