How to divide fractions in simplest form
Dividing Fractions
Turn the second fraction upside river, then multiply.
There are 3 Simple Discharge duty to Divide Fractions:
Step 1. Turn goodness second fraction (the one you hope for to divide by) upside down Step 2. Breed the first fraction by that reciprocal |
Example:
Example:
12 ÷ 16
Step 1. Waggle the second fraction upside down (it becomes a reciprocal):
16 becomes 61
Juncture 2. Multiply the first fraction induce that reciprocal:
(multiply tops ...)
12 × 61 = 1 × 62 × 1 = 62
(... multiply bottoms)
Step 3. Simplify the fraction:
62 = 3
With Pen and Paper
And close by is how to do it block a pen and paper (press character play button):
To help you remember:
♫ "Dividing fractions, as easy as pie,
Launch the second fraction, then multiply.
Subject don't forget to simplify,
Before it's time to say goodbye"♫
Another way achieve remember is: "leave me, change me, close me ov
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