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Perform the operation. (Write fractional answers in simplest form.) 8x/3 ÷ 6/7

User Mayur More
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Answer:

28x/9

Explanation:

Dividing a fraction by fraction is the same as multiplying a fraction by the other fraction's reciprocal:

Here is the formula:


(x)/(y) / (a)/(b) = (x)/(y) * (b)/(a)

Thus,
(8x)/(3) / (6)/(7) = (8x)/(3) * (7)/(6)

8x * 7 = 56x and 3* 6 is 18, so:


(56x)/(18)

It can be further simplified by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2:


(28x)/(9)

User Shinynewbike
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Answer:


(28x)/(9)

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write out equation


(8x)/(3) /(6)/(7)

Step 2: KCF (Keep Change Flip)


(8x)/(3) ((7)/(6))

Step 3: Multiply


(56x)/(18)

Step 4: Simplify


(28x)/(9)

User Leojg
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