How to move a fraction to the bottom of a fraction

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In summary, the algebraic rule for this is that multiplying in the numerator of a fraction is equivalent to multiplying the entire fraction.
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Say I have:

[tex]\frac{x \cdot \frac{1}{z}}{y}[/tex]

How can I make it look like:

[tex]\frac{x}{y \cdot \frac{1}{z}}[/tex]

I'm trying to figure out the algebraic rule(s) for this
 
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daigo said:
Say I have:

[tex]\frac{x \cdot \frac{1}{z}}{y}[/tex]

How can I make it look like:

[tex]\frac{x}{y \cdot \frac{1}{z}}[/tex]

I'm trying to figure out the algebraic rule(s) for this
Well, you can't make it look exactly like that- they are not the same values, as you can see by putting in some values: if x, y, and z are all equal to 2, for example, the first fraction would have value [tex]\frac{2\frac{1}{2}}{2}= \frac{1}{2}[/tex] while the second would be [tex]\frac{2}{2\frac{1}{2}}= 2[/tex].

What you can say is that multiplying in the numerator of a fraction is the same as multiplying the entire fraction:
[tex]\frac{x\frac{1}{z}}{y}= \frac{x}{y}\frac{1}{z}= \frac{x}{yz}[/tex]
 

FAQ: How to move a fraction to the bottom of a fraction

How do you move a fraction to the bottom of another fraction?

Moving a fraction to the bottom of another fraction is known as inverting the fraction. To invert a fraction, simply swap the numerator and denominator. For example, if you have the fraction 3/4, inverting it would result in 4/3.

Why do we need to move fractions to the bottom of other fractions?

Moving fractions to the bottom of other fractions is necessary when performing mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It allows us to simplify and manipulate fractions to get an accurate answer.

Can you move only one fraction to the bottom of another fraction?

Yes, it is possible to move only one fraction to the bottom of another fraction, as long as the fraction being moved is in the numerator. If the fraction is in the denominator, it cannot be moved without changing the value of the fraction.

Is there a specific rule for moving fractions to the bottom?

Yes, the rule for moving fractions to the bottom is to invert the fraction by swapping the numerator and denominator. This rule applies to all fractions, regardless of their values.

What is the purpose of moving fractions to the bottom in algebraic equations?

Moving fractions to the bottom in algebraic equations helps to simplify the equations and make them easier to solve. It also allows us to combine fractions with different denominators and perform operations on them.

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