Pre-Algebra

How to solve

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

Steps

  1. Keep the first fraction.
  2. Change ÷ to ×.
  3. Flip the second fraction, multiply, then simplify.

Example

Compute 3/4 ÷ 2/5.

  1. Flip: 3/4 × 5/2.
  2. Multiply: 15/8.

Answer: 15/8

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