2.3 Division of Fractions (Math for the Trades)

2.3 Division of Fractions (Math for the Trades)

by Mary Lett

​Objective:

​Students will be able to set up and divide fractions in order to solve real-world problems with 80% accuracy.

​Reciprocal

• ​The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by switching the its numerator and denominator.

  • ​This is also called inverting the fraction.

​Division of Fractions

• ​Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal.

• ​Think:

  • Keep Change Flip

  • ​Copy Dot Flip