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Multiplying by -1/3
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Dividing one third is the same as multiplying by what number?
Dividing by any fraction is the same as multiplying by that fraction's reciprocal. To find a fraction's reciprocal on a calculator, simply raise the fraction to the power of -1. In this case, dividing by 1/3 is the same as multiplying by (1/3)-1 = 3. For example, 8 / 1/3 = 8 x 3 = 24
How do you multiple a number by a third?
Multiplying by a third is the same as dividing by 3.
Is multiplying by 4 over 3 the same thing as dividing by four?
no
What is 2 3rds of 66?
2/3 of 66 is same as multiplying 66 by 2 and then dividing by 3 so we get 132 then dividing by 3 we get 44 so 2/3 of 66 is 44
If any number is divided by 3 and 5 then remainder comes 2 and 1. If the same number is divided by 15. what would be the remainder?
Dividing by 3 and then by 5 is equivalent to to dividing by 15; therefore, the remainder will be the same.
Is taking ½ of a number is the same as dividing by ½?
No, taking ½ of a number is the same as dividing it by 2. Dividing a number by ½ is the same as multiplying it by 2.
How is dividing rational expressions like multiplying rational expressions?
To divide by a fraction, you simply multiply by the reciprocal. For example, dividing by 3/5 is the same as multiplying by 5/3.
Is dividing by 100 the same as multiplying by 0.1?
10
What is a good stratagy for dividing decimals?
Cross out zeroes before the number, just like in dividing regular numbers. (10/100 is the same as 1/10) Example: .003/.009 is the same as 3/9, which is 1/3, which is .333333
What Is One Third Of 292.000?
one third is the same as dividing by 3, so 292 divided by 3 = 97.3333333
If one half is the same as dividing by two then what is one fourth the same as?
It's the same as dividing by 4.
What are the rules for dividing rational numbers are the same as the rules for dividing integers?
The rules are the same.
