Dividing Fractions

Lesson 4: Dividing Fractions

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Find the product of $\frac{3}{4}\cdot\frac{13}{3}$  in simplified form

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Find the product of  $\frac{2}{3}\cdot4$ in simplified form.

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Find the product of $1\ \frac{1}{2}\ \cdot\ 2\ \frac{3}{4}$   in simplest form.

Dividing Fractions

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To divide fractions​ you need to multiply by the reciprocal.

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​The reciprocal of a fraction is found by flipping the fraction upside down. ​

Example:

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Find the quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

$\frac{4}{6}\ \div\ \frac{3}{5}$  

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Find the quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

$\frac{3}{5}\ \div\ \frac{3}{7}$  

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Find the quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

$\frac{9}{4}\ \div\ \frac{4}{9}$  

Dividing with a whole number

​When dividing fractions with whole numbers you need to make the whole number into a fraction and then multiply by the reciprocal.

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Find the quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

$6\ \div\ \frac{1}{4}$  

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Find the quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

$-\frac{1}{3}\div\ 9$  

Dividing mixed numbers

​When dividing mixed numbers first turn the mixed number into an improper fraction then multiply by the reciprocal.

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Find the quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

$6\ \frac{1}{2}\ \div\ 2\frac{1}{6}$  

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Find the quotient. Write your answer in simplest form.

$4\ \frac{3}{4}\ \div\ 2\frac{1}{2}$