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How do you divide mixed number with a proper fraction?
turn the fraction upside down and multiplyConvert the mixed number to an improper fraction and multiply it by the reciprocal of the fraction.
How do you divide in thirds?
To divide any number by a fraction, turn the fraction upside down and multiply. e.g. 10 divide 1/3 = 10 x 3/1 = 10 x3 = 30
Can you Give the procedure for dividing simple fractions?
Step 1. Turn the second fraction (the one you want to divide by) upside-down(this is now a reciprocal).Step 2. Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocalStep 3. Simplify the fraction (if needed)
What is the process of dividing an fraction?
Short answer: turn the fraction upside down and multiply. e.g. 8 ÷ 1and 3/4 = 8 ÷ 7/4 = 8 x 4/7 = 32/7 = 4 and 4/7.
What fraction not using any 1s is the same even if you turn it upside down?
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