No, it only multiplies when you divide by fractions
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
no
You divide fractions by fractions by multiplying by the inverse. For instance, 1/3 divided by 3/4 is the same as 1/3 multiplied by 4/3, which is 4/9.
Each yard has 3 feet.Either divide by 3 before multiplying, then you are multiplying yards by yards, and the result will be square yards.Or do the multiplication, then the result is in square feet. Then divide by 9 to convert to square yards.Each yard has 3 feet.Either divide by 3 before multiplying, then you are multiplying yards by yards, and the result will be square yards.Or do the multiplication, then the result is in square feet. Then divide by 9 to convert to square yards.Each yard has 3 feet.Either divide by 3 before multiplying, then you are multiplying yards by yards, and the result will be square yards.Or do the multiplication, then the result is in square feet. Then divide by 9 to convert to square yards.Each yard has 3 feet.Either divide by 3 before multiplying, then you are multiplying yards by yards, and the result will be square yards.Or do the multiplication, then the result is in square feet. Then divide by 9 to convert to square yards.
Multiplying by a reciprocal
It is similar because when you divide fractions you are technically multiplying the second number's reciprocal. (Turning the fraction the other way around)
No, it only multiplies when you divide by fractions
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
simplest form
no
definition of multiplying fractions?
You divide fractions by fractions by multiplying by the inverse. For instance, 1/3 divided by 3/4 is the same as 1/3 multiplied by 4/3, which is 4/9.
Because it's the same as multiplying the inverse. Dividing something by one third is the same as multiplying it by three. The number will get larger.
You can divide fractions by multiplying them by their reciprocal. You take the bottom fraction and turn it over, making the denominator the numerator. Once you have done this, you can simply multiply.
you have to turn them into improper fractions before you multiply them.
This has the effect of producing a denominator in the answer that has each of the original denominators as factors. You don't have to worry about simplifying the fractions before multiplying. Of course, you may have to simplify after multiplying. There's no way out.