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What does the word “keep” mean in “keep change flip” a) keep everything the same b) keep the first fraction the same c) keep the second fraction the same d) keep the sing the same.

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Answer:

That's the rule used to divide fractions.

So keep the first fraction, change the sign from divide to multiply, then flip the second fraction.

Example:

1/2 ÷ 3/5 --> 1/2 x 5/3

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