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Notes on Dividing Fractions

Notes on Dividing Fractions. 8/9 ÷ 4/5. Step 1. Write the reciprocal for the divisor. 4/5 is the divisor. It’s reciprocal is 5/4. Step 2. Change the sign to multiplication. Ex: 8/9 x 5/4. Step 3. Simplify Ex: 8/9 x 5/4 2/9 x 5/1 . Step 4. Multiply Ex: 2/9 x 5/1 = 10/9.

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Notes on Dividing Fractions

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  1. Notes on Dividing Fractions 8/9 ÷ 4/5

  2. Step 1 • Write the reciprocal for the divisor. 4/5 is the divisor. It’s reciprocal is 5/4.

  3. Step 2 • Change the sign to multiplication. Ex: 8/9 x 5/4

  4. Step 3 • Simplify Ex: 8/9 x 5/4 2/9 x 5/1

  5. Step4 • Multiply Ex: 2/9 x 5/1 = 10/9

  6. Step 5 • Change improper fraction to a mixed number. Ex: 10/9 = 1 1/9

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