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Learn how to divide fractions easily by inverting the second number and multiplying. Convert whole numbers to improper fractions, change division symbol to multiplication, and flip the second fraction to find the result. Practice step-by-step examples.
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Fraction Division Opposite of Multiplication
The opposite number: • Invert • Called the reciprocal • You simply flipped your fraction
To Divide • Invert the second number • Multiply Keep It. Change It. Flip It.
Steps • Change Whole numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions • Keep the first fraction • Changethe division symbol to multiplication • Invert or flip the second fraction (the divisor) Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.