(3)
Multiply denominators:
7 x 20 =
140
8
1
8
(4)
Reduce to lowest terms:
17.5 (answer) or 17 1/2
8/140.0
8
60
56
40
40
0
g.
Solve the following:
(1)
1/2 x 100 = _________
(a) Change the whole number to a fraction by placing it over one.
(b) Multiply numerators.
(c) Multiply denominators.
(d) Reduce, if necessary.
(2)
1/120 x 80 = _________
(3)
3/4
x 12 = _________
Answers: (1) 50,
(2) 2/3,
(3) 9
1-11. DIVIDING FRACTIONS
a.
Use the following steps when dividing fractions:
STEP 1: Invert the divisor (the number by which you are dividing) and
STEP 2: Multiply numerators,
STEP 3: Multiply denominators.
STEP 4: Reduce the answers to lowest terms, if necessary.
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