Question

to divide a number by a fraction is to multiple it by the ______ of the fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\colorbox{red}{reciprocal}$

To divide a number by a fraction is to multiply it by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Example,

Let the fraction be 1/2

so, the question asks you to multiply it by the same fraction but the result must be one(1).

So, you will have to find its reciprocal:

1/2 * 2/1 or 1/2 * 2

The product will result in 1.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

reciprocal .

because it becomes reverse while doing the division or multiplication