SOLUTION: 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;
4/3 divided by 5/7
Question 483418: 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;
4/3 divided by 5/7?
Please get back to me asap
Thanks alot! Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4/3 divided by 5/7?
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Multiply numerator and denominator by (7/5) to get:
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[(7/5)(4/3)]/[(7/5)(5/7)]
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= (28/15)/1
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= (28/15)
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Note: The general rule for dividing a fraction
by a fraction is "invert the denominator and multiply".
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Example: (2/3)/(5/4) = (2/3)(4/5) = 8/15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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