Understanding Fraction Division as Multiplication

Understanding Fraction Division as Multiplication

Compare equivalent expressions to see how dividing by a fraction relates to multiplying by its reciprocal. Explore why this relationship produces the same result.


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The activity models complex fraction division by creating a common denominator. Try calculating by using a common denominator. Check that you get the same result as you would if you calculated .

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