Solving Equations with Fractions
What is the multiplicative inverse (reciprocal) of 2/3
3/2
What is the reciprocal of 4?
1/4
Divide the following fractions, put answer into simplest form: 1/6 ÷ 8/12
1/4
solve for m
m/6 = 4
24
Add the following fractions, put answer in simplest form (no improper fractions): 1 2/3 + 4 1/4
4 11/12
Divide the following fractions, put answer into simplest form: 2/3 ÷ 4/9
1 1/2
solve for x
(3/5)x = 12
x = 20
Subtract the following fractions, put answer in simplest form (no improper fractions): 8 1/2 - 3 5/8
4 7/8
Multiply the following fractions, put answer into simplest form: 4/7 X 21/6
2
Solve for b
14/3 = (7/9)b
b = 6