Compare equivalent expressions to see how dividing by a fraction relates to multiplying by its reciprocal. Explore why this relationship produces the same result.[br][size=85][br]Adapted from an app by [url=https://www.geogebra.org/math]Geogebra Content Team[/url].[/size]
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The activity models complex fraction division by creating a common denominator. Try calculating [math]\frac{\frac{2}{7}}{\frac{5}{9}}[/math] by using a common denominator. Check that you get the same result as you would if you calculated [math]\frac{2}{7}\times\frac{9}{5}[/math].