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In [[mathematics]], '''division''' is an arithmetic [[operation]] which is the inverse of [[multiplication]]. | In [[mathematics]], '''division''' is an arithmetic [[operation]] which is the inverse of [[multiplication]]. | ||
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When dividing by a fraction, it is easier to re-write the [[expression]] so that you are multiplying by the reciprocal of the fraction. For example, <math>4\div\frac{2}{3}=4\times\frac{3}{2}=6</math>. | When dividing by a fraction, it is easier to re-write the [[expression]] so that you are multiplying by the reciprocal of the fraction. For example, <math>4\div\frac{2}{3}=4\times\frac{3}{2}=6</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 22:25, 17 November 2007
In mathematics, division is an arithmetic operation which is the inverse of multiplication.
If 
and 
, then 
, where 
is the dividend, 
is the divisor, and 
is the quotient.
Sometimes, the quotient will not be a whole number. In this case, it is usually written out in decimal form. For example, 
. However, it may be necessary to write the remainder: 
remainder 1.
When dividing by a fraction, it is easier to re-write the expression so that you are multiplying by the reciprocal of the fraction. For example, 
.
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