Question

When you multiply two fractions, which one do you flip?

Answer 1

neither
when you divide, you flip the second one

Answer 2

You don't flip either fraction...\[\frac{ 2 }{ 3 } \times \frac{ 5 }{ 10 } = \frac{ 10 }{ 30 }\]

Answer 3

\[\frac{ 4 }{ 12 } \div \frac{ 2 }{ 3 } = \frac{ 4 }{ 12 } \times \frac{ 3 }{ 2 }\]

Answer 4

what about the reciprocal?

Answer 5

what do you mean? What about it?

Answer 6

dont i flip the second one?

Answer 7

you only use the reciprocal when dividing like @JakeV8 showed you

Answer 8

oh okay, thanks guys!! THANK YOU!

Answer 9

Got it now? :) Glad to help...

Answer 10

yes! thank you! so much!