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you switch the second fraction around ( multiply by the reciprocal ) because it is way easier than trying to actually divide the fraction by dividing, you get the same answer. but we multiply by the recipricol because multiplying fractions is simpler.
example....
4/6 divided by 8/5
you then get
4/6 * 5/8
= 5/12
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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.
How do i divide fractions with a number in from of the fraction?
You have to make the fractions improper then you switch the devision sign to the multiplying sign and then you switch the numbers around on the second fraction then you just multiply the fractions. When ever you do this think keep switch flip you keep the first fraction alone you switch the sign then you flip the last fraction. Good luck 😍
How do you divide fractions with common denomonators?
switch numbers and multiply you should know that
Why is order important when translating subtraction and division expressions?
Order is important because when you switch your numbers when dividing or subtracting, you might get a different answer which would affect your answer. ♫
What are facts about the number 51?
its after 50 and before 52. and if you switch the numbers around its 15 the real meaning of it is poop in can
