How to Easily Divide Fractions

Dividing fractions – invert and then multiply
 
Wonder why others can easily divide fractions even without using calculator or paper? Wow! That’s very good idea in mind to consider. Let me teach you some method on how to divide easily.

To divide fractions take the reciprocal of the divisor and multiply the dividend.

For example: 2/5 ÷ 1/3.

Invert the fraction that that you are dividing to create a reciprocal. Then change the division sign into multiplication sign.

Multiply the numerators and denominators. You now have the answer which is 6/5.

If necessary simplify the fraction find the least common denominator. As a result, the final answer is:

It is the quickest technique to divide fractions not using any calculator. Learn how divide fractions by following the steps above.

Exercises:

Try to solve the following:
3/2 ÷ 4/3
4/5 ÷ 2/8
1/4 ÷ 3/2
4/3 ÷ 2/3
1/2 ÷ 1/8

Vocabularies:

Numerator — The number or expression written above (top) the line in a fraction.
Denominator—The number or expression written below the line in a fraction.
Dividend—The amount that you want to divide up.
LCD—Least Common Denominator or Lowest Common denominator is the smallest whole number that is divisible by each of the denominators.

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