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So i wasnt paying attention in class today, so i need to know how to Divide fractions by other fractions or whole numbers like, 2 3/4 divided by 2/5

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Answer:

Dividing fractions is almost like multiplying them. Lets take 3/4 divided by 4/5.

Start with flipping 4/5 upside down so it is 5/4. Now multiply 3/4 by 5/4.

You will get 15/16.

Now for dividing with whole numbers, turn them into improper fractions and do the steps above.

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