Determine the Unknown: Simplify the Fraction Ratio 7x/3z : 4m/3n

Fraction Division with Algebraic Variables

7x3z:4m3n=? \frac{7x}{3z}:\frac{4m}{3n}=\text{?}

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00:00 Solve
00:07 Division is also multiplication by the reciprocal
00:19 Let's simplify what we can
00:30 Let's break the fraction into two fractions
00:38 Let's break 7 into 4 plus 3
00:49 Let's break the fraction into a whole number and remainder
01:17 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

7x3z:4m3n=? \frac{7x}{3z}:\frac{4m}{3n}=\text{?}

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Write the division problem in terms of multiplication by using the reciprocal.
  • Step 2: Multiply the given fractions.
  • Step 3: Simplify the resulting expression.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The problem 7x3z:4m3n\frac{7x}{3z} : \frac{4m}{3n} can be rewritten as 7x3z×3n4m\frac{7x}{3z} \times \frac{3n}{4m} by taking the reciprocal of 4m3n\frac{4m}{3n}.

Step 2: Multiply the numerators and the denominators:
7x×3n3z×4m=21xn12zm.\frac{7x \times 3n}{3z \times 4m} = \frac{21xn}{12zm}.

Step 3: Simplify the fraction by identifying any common factors:
The greatest common divisor of 21 and 12 is 3, so we can divide both by 3:
21xn12zm=7xn4zm.\frac{21xn}{12zm} = \frac{7xn}{4zm}.

The fraction simplifies further by expressing as a mixed number, if needed, to match the format of the answer choices.
The result is 74xnzm \frac{7}{4} \frac{xn}{zm} , which can be expressed as the mixed number 134xnzm 1\frac{3}{4} \frac{xn}{zm} .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 134xnzm 1\frac{3}{4} \frac{xn}{zm} .

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Final Answer

134xnzm 1\frac{3}{4}\frac{xn}{zm}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Division by fraction equals multiplication by reciprocal
  • Technique: Convert 7x3z:4m3n \frac{7x}{3z} : \frac{4m}{3n} to 7x3z×3n4m \frac{7x}{3z} \times \frac{3n}{4m}
  • Check: Verify 21xn12zm=7xn4zm=134xnzm \frac{21xn}{12zm} = \frac{7xn}{4zm} = 1\frac{3}{4}\frac{xn}{zm}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Multiplying by the second fraction directly
    Don't multiply 7x3z×4m3n \frac{7x}{3z} \times \frac{4m}{3n} = 28xm9zn \frac{28xm}{9zn} ! This ignores the division symbol and gives the wrong variables in numerator/denominator. Always flip the second fraction first, then multiply.

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Why do I need to flip the second fraction?

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Because division by a fraction is the same as multiplication by its reciprocal. The colon (:) means divide, so ab:cd=ab×dc \frac{a}{b} : \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c} .

How do I know which fraction to flip?

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Always flip the second fraction (the one after the division symbol). The first fraction stays exactly the same!

What's the difference between xm and xn in the answer choices?

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Pay attention to which variables end up in the numerator vs denominator! When you flip 4m3n \frac{4m}{3n} to 3n4m \frac{3n}{4m} , the n moves to the numerator and m to the denominator.

How do I convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by denominator: 74=134 \frac{7}{4} = 1\frac{3}{4} because 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3. So 1 whole and 3/4 remaining.

Can I simplify the variables like x and z?

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No! Variables like x, z, m, n are different unknowns and cannot be simplified or canceled unless they're identical. Keep them separate in your final answer.

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