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To divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal. For example,
3/4 (divided by) 3/4 would be converted to 3/4 (divided by) 4/3, you just flip the second fraction and multiply as you normally would if you were multiplying them.
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What math process uses reciprocals?
When you divide fractions you need to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. You would also use it anytime the multiplicative inverse is required.
You multiply by this when you divide by a fraction?
The inverse of the fraction.
Why do you invert fractions?
When you divide by fractions, you invert and multiply.
Is the reciprocal used to divide fractions?
In order to divide two fractions, multiply the first times the reciprocal of the second.
To divide real numbers as fractions multiply by the of the divisor?
" ... multiply by the RECIPROCAL of the divisor.
What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
What is the inverse operation of multiply by 24?
The inverse or opposite of the operation of multiply is divide. So the inverse operation of multiply by 24 would be to divide by 24 or multiply by the inverse of the number (1/24).
How can you divide by a fraction?
Multiply by its inverse.
What math process uses reciprocals?
When you divide fractions you need to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. You would also use it anytime the multiplicative inverse is required.
What is the inverse of divide -4?
Multiply -4.
You multiply by this when you divide by a fraction?
The inverse of the fraction.
Why do you invert fractions?
When you divide by fractions, you invert and multiply.
What is the inverse operation of multiply by - 6?
Divide by -6.
What is the difference between cross and across?
When you add or subtract fractions you cross multiply and when you multiply or divide fractions you across multiply.
How do you divide simple fractions?
invert and multiply
Why is you impossible divide fractions?
Me is actually not impossible divide fractions. You just take the reciprocal of the dividend and multiply.
Is the reciprocal used to divide fractions?
In order to divide two fractions, multiply the first times the reciprocal of the second.
