Question

Explain the steps for dividing fractions. Use complete sentences.


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Answer 1

Explanation:

1) reciprocal: reverse the numerator and denominator of the second fraction.

2) multiply the numerators.

3) multiply the denominators.

4) simplify the resulting fraction if needed.

Answer 2

See below

Explanation:

Step 1: Take the reciprocal of the divisor

Step 2: Multiply the fractions instead

Step 3: Evaluate

Example:

`(1)/(2)/(2)/(3)`

`(1)/(2)*(3)/(2)`

`(3)/(4)`