Question

Explain how multiplying fractions and dividing fractions are alike and how they are different. ​

Answer 1

Multiplying and dividing fractions are essentially the same process which you multiply the numbers straight across and no need for common denominators. Except in division of fractions, the second fraction is flipped so that the denominator is on the top and the numerator is on the bottom (reciprocal).

Explanation:

Example:

`(3)/(4) * (1)/(5) = (3)/(20)`

`(3)/(4)` ÷
`(1)/(5) = (3)/(4) * (5)/(1) = (15)/(4)`