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26 April, 21:30

Why is it important to know how to multiply fractions in order to divide fractions?

When dividing fractions, why do we invert (find the reciprocal) and multiply?

Give a real-world example when you would need to know how to multiply or divide fractions or mixed numbers in order to solve a problem.

After your initial response, write one additional example to support your answer

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  1. 26 April, 21:42
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    "When dividing fractions don't ask why, but flip the fraction and multiply" so in order to divide you must multiply

    " ... don't ask why ... "

    There's only 1/4 of a pizza and 12 people their, one third of the people want a piece of pizza.
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