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OpenStudy (anonymous):

when multiplying and dividing fractions what is that funny rule that we should do first?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When dividing by a fraction, flip the fraction and multiply instead. It's called 'multiplying by the inverse' or 'multiplying by the reciprocal'. For example: 1/5 ÷ 6/8 = 1/5 * 8/6

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