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Find the value of 1/3 divided by 1/2

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When dividing two fractions, it is important to know to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Reciprocal means basically a flipped fraction. 2/3 as a reciprocal is 3/2, etc.

1/3 / 1/2= 1/3 x 2/1=2/3

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