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Dividing by a fraction

Mathematics · Grade 8 · about 40 minutes

Why dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal, and how to do it without flipping the wrong one.

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  • 8 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
  • 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
  • A quiz that marks itself as you go
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