Why is it important to know how to multiply fractions in order to divide fractions? Give a real-world example when you would need to know how to multiply fractions or mixed numbers in order to solve a problem. After your initial response, write one additional example to support your answer

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If you were baking and you had to divide a 1/2 tablespoon in half you would need to know how to multiply fractions.Dividing is the opposite of multiplying so multiplying fractions is just the opposite of dividing fractions.
It's important cause when you understand how to multiply fraction,dividing fractions would be much more easier. Because dividing fraction is basically multiplying fraction (just flipping the second fraction upside down and then do the multiplication).