Example of Division of Fractions

Fractions are values ​​that do not reach the unit (the integer: 1), and that are made up of a numerator and a denominator. Like natural numbers, fractions participate in basic mathematical operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. On this occasion, we will talk about the division.

To be able to divide two fractions, the only requirement is:

They have to be in the form of proper fraction (numerator less than denominator; does not reach the integer) or improper fraction (numerator exceeds denominator; is worth more than an integer). If it is a mixed fraction, there will be transform it improper fraction first.

How are the fractions divided?

To solve a division of two fractions, the steps are as follows:

• Invert the numerator and denominator of the second fraction. They will occupy the opposite places as the new numerator and new denominator.
• Multiply online: numerators with each other, denominators with each other.
• If the result is an improper fraction, it will have to be converted to a mixed fraction for a more formal result.

For example:

Examples of dividing fractions

Now you know how to correctly solve a division of fractions.

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