Division of fractions

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Division of fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Step-by-step solution

3 steps

  1. To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal.

    The reciprocal of a fraction is found by flipping the numerator and the denominator.
    For example, to divide (a)/(b) by (c)/(d), you would calculate (a)/(b) × (d)/(c).

  2. Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

    (a × d) / (b × c)

  3. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

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