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

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anonymous · Answer

well if you have to multiply 1/2 cups of flower by 1/3 when cooking you would need to know how to multiply fractions.

anonymous · Answer

Um that doesnt really explain it

anonymous · Answer

Tapha help plz

irishboy123 · Answer

**Why is it important to know how to multiply fractions in order to divide fractions? **


because

to divide fractions, you turn the second fraction upside down and then multiply

eg $\frac{3}{2}  \color{red}{\div} \frac{5}{7} =  \frac{3}{2}  \color{Red}{\times} \frac{7}{5}$