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When do people know whether they need to divide or multiply fractions in a word problem?
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∙ 14y ago
you can tell from like there are worlds in it like for times there is double or or times and division there is worlds like half and divide
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When do you know whether to multiply or divide in a word problem?
you multiply when you see this x
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.
How do you multiply and divide similar fraction?
To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together, then the denominators, then put the new numerator over the new denominator. Simplify if you can. To divide fractions, invert the second fraction and multiply as just described.
What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
When do you know whether to multiply or divide in a word problem?
you multiply when you see this x
Why do you invert fractions?
When you divide by fractions, you invert and multiply.
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.
How do you divide fractions by x?
Multiply by 1/x
What are things you do in 5th grade?
You divide fractions and multiply them
To divide real numbers as fractions multiply by the of the divisor?
" ... multiply by the RECIPROCAL of the divisor.
How do you multiply and divide similar fraction?
To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together, then the denominators, then put the new numerator over the new denominator. Simplify if you can. To divide fractions, invert the second fraction and multiply as just described.
How do you solve a scale factor problem?
cross multiplacation. put the 3 numbers into fractions and than multiply the 2 diagnol numbers then divide by the third.
