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How so you divide fractions?
When dividing one fraction by another, invert the second fraction and multiply them.
What is the invert and multiply rule in mathematics?
You may be referring to the rule for dividing fractions. To divide one fraction by another, you invert the second fraction (exchange numerator and denominator), and multiply instead.
What is inverted in division of fraction?
The process of dividing two fractions is to invert the second one and multiply. 3/4 divided by 5/6 = 3/4 x 6/5
Why do you invert the divisor when you divide a fraction by a fraction?
Because that is just how it works mathematically If you divide one vulgar (or common) fraction by a second vulgar fraction, the rule is: Invert the second fraction and then multiply them together. It is too difficult to explain why this works, using typed explanation on the computer, but just accept that it works.
What is the algorithm for dividing a fraction by a fraction?
Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second. That is, flip the second fraction over and then multiply the two.
