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How do you divide fractions i forgot in the 5th grade

User Suzann
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Keep the first fraction the same

Change the division symbol into a multiplication symbol

Swap the numerator and the denominator of the second fraction

Example:


(1)/(2) / (1)/(4) will turn into
(1)/(2) * (4)/(1) giving you an answer of
(4)/(2) which is 2

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User Jony Thrive
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