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What does fractions have in common with division?
A fraction is division. For example, the fraction 2/3 is a cleaner way of writing 2 divided by 3, the answer to which is .666666. The purpose of fractions is not having to deal with decimals and having a cleaner way to write numbers.
How is multiplying of fractions simialar to dividing of fractions?
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
Can fractions be divided by other fractions?
Answer is wrong: nopeImproved: Yes, you can.For example, 1/2 divide by 1/3 = 3/2 or 1 1/2
What is an equation that's sets two fractions equal to each other?
They are equivalent fractions as for example: 3/4 = 9/12
What fractions are equivalent to 8 9?
One way to get equivalent fractions is to multiply the given fraction by 2/2, 3/3, 4/4, ...the equivalent fractions of 8/9:= 16/18, 24/27, 32/36,...
