Divide Fractions to Solve Problems Quick Check
1. Solve the following problem by dividing fractions:
(3/4) ÷ (1/2)
To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
(3/4) ÷ (1/2) = (3/4) x (2/1) = 6/4 = 1 2/4 = 1 1/2
Therefore, (3/4) ÷ (1/2) = 1 1/2.
2. Solve the following problem by dividing fractions:
(5/6) ÷ (3/4)
To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
(5/6) ÷ (3/4) = (5/6) x (4/3) = 20/18 = 10/9 = 1 1/9
Therefore, (5/6) ÷ (3/4) = 1 1/9.