Dividing Simple Fractions: Problem 3
Rule 14: To divide one fraction by a second fraction, convert
the problem to multiplication and multiply the two fractions.
- 1.
- Change the
sign to 
and invert the fraction to the right of the sign.
- 2.
- Multiply the numerators.
- 3.
- Multiply the denominators.
- 4.
- Reduce the results. (See Rule 10)
- a.
- Factor the product of the numerators.
- b.
- Factor the product of the denominators.
- c.
- Look for the fractions that have a value of 1.
Problem 3: Calculate 
and reduce your answer.
Answer: There is no answer, the problem is undefined.
Solution: The fraction to the right of the division sign has a
value of zero because the numerator is zero. You cannot divide by zero.
Recall that the symbol 
for undefined or no solution.
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