how do I divide fractions
first, switch the division symbol to a multiplication symbol, then flip the second fraction, then multiply like normal :)
Ex: 9/3 divide by 7/2
we then flip the 2nd fraction numerator and denominator and change the division to a multiplication
9/3 multiply by 2/7
(9 time 2 ) / ( 3 time 7)
18/21
don't forget to simplify if you can, in this case 18 and 21 can both be divided by 3
18/3=6
21/3= 7
so 18/21 = 6/7 <-- the answer
9/3/(7/2) = 9/3 * 2/7 = 18/21 = 6/7.
To divide fractions, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Flip the second fraction (the one you want to divide by) upside down. This process is called finding the reciprocal of the fraction.
Step 2: Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators (the numbers on top) and multiply the denominators (the numbers on the bottom).
Step 3: Simplify the resulting fraction, if possible. You can simplify fractions by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.
Let's take an example to illustrate this process:
Example: Divide 2/3 by 4/5.
Step 1: Flip the second fraction: 4/5 becomes 5/4.
Step 2: Multiply: (2/3) × (5/4) = (2×5)/(3×4) = 10/12.
Step 3: Simplify: The greatest common divisor of 10 and 12 is 2. Divide both numerator and denominator by 2: (10/2)/(12/2) = 5/6.
So, 2/3 ÷ 4/5 = 5/6.