Divide. Write the answer in simplest form. (13)/(15) ÷(7)/(10)

Name: Problem 94, Chapter 10: Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills
Uploaded: 2020-04-17T04:00:51-08:00
Duration: 45 s
Channel: Julie Silva
Description: Divide. Write the answer in simplest form. (13)/(15) ÷(7)/(10)

step 1 So we're being asked to divide the fraction 13 over 15 by 7 over 10. Well, remember, to divide f

Divide. Write the answer in simplest form. (13)/(15)...

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Key Concepts

Simplifying Fractions

Simplifying fractions (or reducing fractions to their simplest form) involves dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). This step ensures that the fraction is expressed in its simplest form, which is often required to present the final answer in a neat and standardized way.

Dividing Fractions

Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor. This means that when you divide one fraction by another, you flip the second fraction (the divisor) and then multiply it by the first fraction. This is a fundamental operation when working with fractions and is essential for simplifying division problems.

Multiplication of Fractions

Multiplying fractions is performed by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. Understanding this concept is crucial because, after converting a division problem into a multiplication problem through the use of reciprocals, you need to know how to multiply the resulting fractions to obtain the correct result.

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