SOLUTION: 3/5 divided by 1/10

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Question 579773: 3/5 divided by 1/10
Answer by computergeek008(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dividing fractions is the same as multiplying the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Therefore:
%283%2F5%29%2F%281%2F10%29
is the same as
%283%2F5%29+%2A+%2810%2F1%29

%283%2F5%29+%2A+%2810%2F1%29=+%2830%2F5%29+=+6
Answer is 6