1.8 KiB
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Dividing Fractions |
Dividing Fractions
This is similar to multiplying two fractions, with an additional step
Consider the expression A ÷ B, here A is called the dividend and B is called the divisor.
Here are the steps to divide two fractions,
- Take the reciprocal of the divisor fraction (B).
- Multiply the dividend fraction (A) with the reciprocal of the divisor fraction
- Simplify the resultant fraction, if possible
Examples
Example 1
2⁄3 ÷ 6⁄7
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Take the reciprocal of the divisor. To take a reciprocal of a fraction, interchange the numerator and denominator of that fraction. The reciprocal of 6⁄7 is 7⁄6
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Multiply the dividend with the reciprocal of the divisor
2⁄3 ÷ 6⁄7 = 2⁄3 × 7⁄6 = 7⁄9
Example 2
4⁄6 ÷ 2 = 4⁄6 × 1⁄2 = 4⁄12 = 1⁄3 (Simplified)
Please note a whole number can be considered as a fraction by considering its denominator as 1.
Also, you can only divide by non-zero fractions.