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If fraction X = a/b, and fraction Y = c/d, you can 'flip' the one you're dividing by (take the inverse) then X/Y which is (a/b)/(c/d) = (a/b)*(d/c) =[a*d] / [b*c]

For mixed numbers, it is best to convert to an improper fraction, then do the same procedure as above, I think.

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