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In multiplication and division of fractions, both involve multiplication. This is their similarity.
In multiplication of fractions, multiply the numerator by the numerator of the other fraction and the denominator by the denominator of the other fraction.
Example: 1/2 * 2/3 = 2/6
In division of fractions, reciprocate the divisor then follow the step in multiplying fractions.
Example: 1/2 ÷ 2/3 = 1/2 * 3/2 = 3/4
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What are the rules for adding subtracting multiplying and dividing fractions?
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How do you find common denominators with dividing fractions?
When you're dividing fractions ... or multiplying thrm ... they don't need to have the same denominator.
What does the of in multiplying and dividing fractions mean?
"of" means multiply, i think.
Why do you have to switch the numerator and denominator when dividing fractions?
This is because dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
When dividing fractions is a reciprocal used by multiplying?
Yes. One method for dividing fractions is to multiply the numerator fraction by the reciprocal of the denominator fraction.
