Work out .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Keep the first fraction, change to and flip the second: .
  2. Step 2: Multiply: .
  3. Step 3: As a mixed number this is .
Answer
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Why not the others: : This multiplies the fractions without flipping the second one. : This flips the first fraction instead of the second, giving the reciprocal of the answer. : This adds the fractions () instead of dividing.

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