document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=483418>Question 483418</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help with dividing fractions, I am very confused on how to simplify my problem and keep it in the indicated operation. Here is an example of what I mean;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4/3 divided by 5/7?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Multiply numerator and denominator by (7/5) to get:<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "[(7/5)(4/3)]/[(7/5)(5/7)]<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= (28/15)/1<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= (28/15)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Note: The general rule for dividing a fraction<BR>\n" );
document.write( "by a fraction is \"invert the denominator and multiply\".<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Example: (2/3)/(5/4) = (2/3)(4/5) = 8/15<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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