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Using reciprocals, a/b divided by c/d is the same as a/b times d/c. If you multiply this, you get ad/bc.Without thinking about this as reciprocals, you can do this multiplication directly, cross-multiplication so to speak.
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What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
What happens when you divide reciprocals?
A number divided by its reciprocal is equal to the square of the number.
What is divide fractions?
It is an instruction as to what you are required to do with some fractions.
Video of how to divide fractions?
You can search YouTube for "divide fractions", and find several.However, it isn't really that complicated; just remember the following simple rules:To divide one fraction by another fraction, take the reciprocal of the second fraction, then multiply.If you have mixed fractions, convert them both to improper fractions, then proceed as above (multiply by the reciprocal).
How do you divide simple fractions?
invert and multiply
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 can you say about two fractions whose product is 1?
They're reciprocals.
How do you find the reciprocals of fractions?
the reciprocal of a//b=1/(a/b)=b/a
What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
Why can you not divide fractions?
We deny the premise and maintain that you can divide fractions.
What fractions equal 1 whole?
Fractions that multiply to get 1 whole are reciprocals, or multiplicative inverses.
What happens when you divide reciprocals?
A number divided by its reciprocal is equal to the square of the number.
How do you divide whole fractions with simple fractions?
It is simple all u really do is divide reguarlly.......
Two fractions whose product is 1 are known as?
Reciprocals. Example (a/b)(b/a)=(ab/ab)=1
What is divide fractions?
It is an instruction as to what you are required to do with some fractions.
Why do you invert fractions?
When you divide by fractions, you invert and multiply.
How do you change the dessimilar fractions to similar fractions?
to change dessimilar fractions to similar fractions you divide
