Can you show me an example of dividing fraction?

Answer 1

Dividing fractions is not difficult. You just have to remember to first invert (flip) the fraction in the denominator (the bottom number or fraction). Next, multiply the numbers in the numerators (the top numbers) to get the new numerator, and multiply the numbers in the denominators to get the new denominator. That fraction is the answer. Reduce the fraction if it's possible.

I chose an example that can be done in our heads to help make sure that we are doing it correctly. Here is an example we can figure out without just following a series of steps. In math and the other sciences, it is important to understand concepts; to know what is going on instead of just remembering the right steps or a formula. At first, it may be difficult to do this sometimes, but anyone will get better and better at doing it with practice.

Here is the first example problem: What is 3/4 ÷ 3/8? First, note that 3/4 is the same as 6/8. Now, how many times will 3/8 go into 6/8? The answer is twice because 2 x 3/8 = 6/8 = 3/4.

Let's make sure the answer is 2: 3/4/3/8 = 3/4 x 8/3 = (3x8)÷(4x3) = 24÷12 = 2.

Try a harder example: Divide 2/5 by 7/11. It may help to keep things straight if we rewrite the equation in a more mathematical format. 2/5/7/11 = 2/5 x 11/7 =

(2x11)÷(5x7) = 22÷35 or 22/35 in fraction form. This fraction cannot be reduced.

If you have time after you have finished a test, you can go back and check your answers using a calculator. 2/5 = 0.400 and 7/11 = 0.636. Now divide the decimals: 0.400÷0.636 = 0.629. Check your answer by dividing 22 by 35: 22÷35 = 0.629, therefore you know that 22/35 is definitely the right answer.