Question

complete the second step of finding the quotient. write an equivalent multiplication equation.
$4\frac{1}{3}\div1\frac{1}{4}=\frac{13}{3}\div\frac{5}{4}=\frac{13}{3}\times\frac{?}{?}$
dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. find the reciprocal of $1\frac{1}{4}$. try again.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall division - to - multiplication rule

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of $\frac{13}{3}$ is $\frac{3}{13}$.

Step2: Write the multiplication form

$\frac{1\frac{1}{4}}{\frac{13}{3}}=\frac{1\frac{1}{4}}{1}\times\frac{3}{13}$

Answer:

$\frac{3}{13}$