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How is dividing fractions like multiplying?

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Answer:

Dividing fractions is very similar to multiplying fractions. In fact it includes multyplying. When you divide fractions you multiply by the reciprical.

Explanation:

An example:

2/5 ➗ 2/3. ➡️ 2/5 x 3/2➡️ 3/2 is the reciprical or 2/3➡️ 2/5 x 3/2= 6/10 = 3/5

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User Jithesh Jose
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Answer:

Dividing fractions is like multiplying becasue when you divide you keep change flip. This casues you to multiply

Explanation:

1/2 divided by 3/4= 1/2*4/3

User Ranjan Sarma
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