How do you divide #\frac { 7} { 10} \div \frac { 1} { 4}#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-21T20:45:19

# 14/5 # or #2.8 #

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 # 2.8 #.