Math Problem Statement
Which operation would produce the correct answer for
Solution
To find the correct answer for the expression , you should perform division of fractions.
Steps to Solve:
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Write the division of fractions:
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Multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction:
When dividing by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal (flip the second fraction): -
Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together:
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Final Result:
So, the correct operation to find the result is multiplication of by the reciprocal of , which gives .
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Related Questions:
- What is the reciprocal of a fraction, and how do you find it?
- How do you simplify the result if the numerator and denominator have a common factor?
- Can you perform the operation with mixed numbers instead of fractions?
- How does dividing fractions relate to multiplying by the reciprocal?
- How would you solve this if one of the fractions was negative?
- What is the process for multiplying more than two fractions?
- How does this operation change if the fractions are improper?
- Can you solve the division problem by converting the fractions to decimals first?
Tip: Always remember to multiply by the reciprocal when dividing fractions, as it simplifies the calculation process.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fractions
Division of Fractions
Reciprocal
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7