Asked by hunter
multiplying a number by 6/4 is the same as dividing it by?
is it 3/2 or 4/3
is it 3/2 or 4/3
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
When you divide the numerator and denominator by 2 -- 6/4 = 3/2
Answered by
Helper
First, reduce 6/4
6/4 = 3/2
For example, dividing 6 by 2/3 is the same as multiplying 6 by the reciprocal of 2/3.
6/(2/3) = 6 * 3/2 = 18/2 = 9
So, multiplying 6 by 3/2 is the same as dividing by 6 by the reciprocal of 3/2.
6 * 3/2 = 6/(2/3) = 18/2 = 9
Neither of your answers, 3/2 or 4/3, is correct.
You should be able to arrive at the correct answer from my example.
6/4 = 3/2
For example, dividing 6 by 2/3 is the same as multiplying 6 by the reciprocal of 2/3.
6/(2/3) = 6 * 3/2 = 18/2 = 9
So, multiplying 6 by 3/2 is the same as dividing by 6 by the reciprocal of 3/2.
6 * 3/2 = 6/(2/3) = 18/2 = 9
Neither of your answers, 3/2 or 4/3, is correct.
You should be able to arrive at the correct answer from my example.