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You don't. If you are dividing fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal.
For example, 2/3 times 6/11 is 2/3 * 6/11 = 4/11.
But, 2/3 divided by 6/11 is 2/3 * 11/6 = 11/9 or 1 2/9.
The reason you do this is because the numerator is being multiplied and a denominator is being divided. When you divide, you are doing the opposite of multiplying so you flip the fraction, which is an opposite operation then you can multiply, which is the opposite of dividing.
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What is found by flipping a fraction over?
you do that if you need to divide fractions, its called using the recipical.
How can you use models to multiply fractions?
No, you cannot use models to multiply fractions!!
Why do you invert fractions?
When you divide by fractions, you invert and multiply.
When you multiply fractions do you multiply the denominator?
yes. you multiply the numerator and denominator
What is the recipical of 1?
' 1 ' is.
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