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4 divided by 1/3 is 12 becuase

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Answer:

12

Explanation:

When we divide fractions we multiply instead since it's the opposite of division and we do the reciprocal. Reciprocal means we flip the fraction from 1/3 to 3/1

So:

4÷1/3 would become 4×3/1

4×3/1 is the same as 4×3

So:

4×3=12

That's why the answer is 12.

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