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can someone prove this and show the process in detail? Many thanks :)
Fraction division is a mathematical operation that involves dividing one fraction by another. It is represented by the symbol ÷ or / and is the inverse of multiplication.
To divide fractions, you need to first invert the second fraction (also known as the reciprocal) and then multiply it by the first fraction. For example, to divide 1/2 by 1/3, you would invert 1/3 to get 3/1 and then multiply it by 1/2, resulting in 3/2 or 1 1/2.
Yes, you can use fraction division to simplify fractions. Simply divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF) to reduce the fraction to its simplest form.
Fraction division is commonly used in cooking and baking to adjust recipes to make more or less servings. It is also used in measurements, such as converting between different units of measurement. In finance, fraction division is used to calculate interest rates and discounts.
To prove a fraction division problem is correct, you can use the inverse operation of multiplication to check your answer. Simply multiply the quotient by the divisor and the result should be equal to the dividend. For example, if you divide 1/2 by 1/4 and get 2 as the quotient, you can multiply 2 by 1/4 to get 1/2, which is the dividend. This shows that the fraction division was done correctly.