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In order to divide fractions there is a method called the "Kiss and Flip". Basically, two fractions divided by one another is the same thing as one fraction multiplied by the inverse of the second. We will use the fractions 1/5 and 1/4 as our examples...
A) 1/5 / 1/4(these are your two fractions)
B) 1/5 / 1/4 (the fractions "Kiss" a.k.a. come together in one equation)
C) 1/5 X 4/1 (and the second fraction "flips". When the second fraction flips the division sign becomes a multiplication sign)
D) 1/5 x 4/1 = 4/5 (at this point you multiply the numerators straight across and then the denominators. This is your answer!)
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What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
What is divide fractions?
It is an instruction as to what you are required to do with some fractions.
Video of how to divide fractions?
You can search YouTube for "divide fractions", and find several.However, it isn't really that complicated; just remember the following simple rules:To divide one fraction by another fraction, take the reciprocal of the second fraction, then multiply.If you have mixed fractions, convert them both to improper fractions, then proceed as above (multiply by the reciprocal).
How do you divide simple fractions?
invert and multiply
When you write a fraction AS A decimal of the fractions?
divide
