how do you reduce when u divide fractrions.please help.
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We reduce a fraction to lowest terms by finding an equivalent fraction in which the numerator and denominator are as small as possible.
This means that there is no number, except 1, that can be divided evenly into both the numerator and the denominator.
To reduce a fraction to lowest terms, divide the numerator and denominator by their Greatest Common Factor (GCF). This is also called simplifying the fraction.
This site shows how to reduce fractions.
http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U4L2GL.html
To divide fractions, you can use the following steps:
Step 1: Flip the second fraction (the divisor). For example, if you have the fraction 2/3 divided by 3/4, you would flip 3/4 to become 4/3.
Step 2: Multiply the first fraction (the dividend) by the flipped second fraction (the divisor). In our example, you would multiply 2/3 by 4/3, giving you (2/3) * (4/3) = 8/9.
Step 3: Simplify the resulting fraction if possible. In the example, 8/9 is already in its simplest form.
So, when you divide fractions, you actually multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.