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Perform each indicated operation. See Section 1.3.$$\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{1}{4}$$
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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping the numerator and the denominator. So, the reciprocal of $\frac{1}{4}$ is $\frac{4}{1}$. So, $\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{1}{4}$ becomes $\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{4}{1}$. Show more…
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