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Question
While dividing a fraction by another fraction, we ______ the first fraction by the ______ of the other fraction.
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Solution
While dividing a fraction by another fraction, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the other fraction.
Explanation:
e.g. `4 ÷ 1/2 = 4 × 2 = 8` ...`[∵ "Reciprocal of" 1/2 = 2]`
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