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Hey there!

First, let's solve this problem.

We have

5×1/4

First, let's write 5 as a fraction:

[tex]\bold{\displaystyle\frac{5}{1} }[/tex]

Now, divide:

[tex]\bold{\displaystyle\frac{5}{1} :\frac{1}4}[/tex]

Flop the second fraction over:

[tex]\bold{\displaystyle\frac{5}{1} :\frac{4}{1} }[/tex]

And now multiply the first fraction times the second one:

[tex]\bold{20}[/tex]

Now, how to solve fraction problems using reciprocals?

  • We use reciprocals when dividing fractions.

What is a Reciprocal?

  • It's simply a number flopped over (like 1/4 is the reciprocal of 4 (4/1)

How to Divide Fractions?

  • Simply multiply the first fraction times the reciprocal of the second one.

Basically, dividing by 1/2 is the same as multiplying times 2 (or 2/1, which is the exact same thing)

Hope everything is clear.

Let me know if you have any other questions; if so, please comment.

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I think the answer may be 20 :)))