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Dividing Fractions

Learn how to divide fractions, including whole numbers and mixed numbers. Let’s get started! 🚀

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Step-by-step guide on dividing fractions, showing how to change division to multiplication, invert the second fraction, and multiply to simplify.Example of dividing a fraction by a whole number with steps showing the reciprocal and cross-cancelling method.Handling mixed fractions example, showing steps to convert and divide 2 2/5 by 2/5 using improper fractions and the cross-cancelling method.

🛎️ How to Divide a Fraction?

  • Change the division sign into multiplication.
  • Turn the second fraction upside down to get the reciprocal.
  • Multiply the fractions and simplify to get the final answer.

🛎️ How to Divide a Fraction by a Whole Number?

  • Write the whole number as a fraction over 1.
  • Flip it to its reciprocal, then multiply.

🛎️ How to Handle Mixed Numbers in Division?

  • First convert mixed numbers into improper fractions.
  • To do so, multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator.
  • Finally, use the same rule to divide: flip, multiply, and simplify.

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