Simplify. (3)/(8) ÷(3)/(5)

Name: Problem 14, Chapter 15: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-05-18T20:03:01-08:00
Duration: 31 s
Channel: Julie Silva
Description: Simplify. (3)/(8) ÷(3)/(5)

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Key Concepts

Multiplication of Fractions

Multiplication of fractions requires multiplying the numerators together to form the new numerator and the denominators together to form the new denominator. This process is applied after converting the division problem into a multiplication problem by using the reciprocal of the divisor.

Division of Fractions

Division of fractions involves converting the division operation into multiplication by taking the reciprocal of the divisor, which simplifies the computation. This is a fundamental aspect of fraction arithmetic where dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal.

Reciprocal

The reciprocal of a fraction is formed by swapping its numerator and denominator. When dividing by a fraction, using its reciprocal transforms the division operation into a multiplication, making it easier to solve the problem.

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