How do you divide \frac { 7} { 10} \div \frac { 1} { 4}?
1 Answer
Feb 21, 2017
Explanation:
When dividing two fractions, an easy way to remember what to do would be the acronym KCF (Keep Change Flip).
KEEP the first fraction as is:
7/10 \div 1/4
CHANGE the operation symbol:
7/10 * 1/4
FLIP the second fraction:
7/10 * 4/1
Now multiply the fractions as you would normally.
7/10 * 4/1
= (7 * 4)/(10 * 1)
= 28/10
= 14/5
If you want the fraction in decimal form, the answer would be