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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The problem can be rewritten as by taking the reciprocal of .
Step 2: Multiply the numerators and the denominators:
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:
The fraction simplifies further by expressing as a mixed number, if needed, to match the format of the answer choices.
The result is , which can be expressed as the mixed number .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( 100-(30-21)= \)
Because division by a fraction is the same as multiplication by its reciprocal. The colon (:) means divide, so .
Always flip the second fraction (the one after the division symbol). The first fraction stays exactly the same!
Pay attention to which variables end up in the numerator vs denominator! When you flip to , the n moves to the numerator and m to the denominator.
Divide the numerator by denominator: because 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3. So 1 whole and 3/4 remaining.
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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