Are you finding the division of simple fractions hard to solve in any Mathematical question?
In this lesson,
You will see and learn the step-by-step method for the division of simple fractions.
ALSO SEE: How To Solve The Division of Complex Fractions
Take note.
A link for you to practice past exam questions on fraction is included at the end of this lesson.
What are simple fractions?
These are fractions in which both the numerator and denominator are whole numbers.
EXAMPLE:
\dfrac{1}{6}
Question on division of simple fraction
Let’s take an example.
Simplify \frac{1}{6} ÷ 2\frac{1}{3}
1. Convert any mixed fraction to improper fraction
2\frac{1}{3}
becomes
\dfrac{7}{3}
- See How To Convert Mixed Fraction To Improper Fraction
2. Replace the mixed fraction in the question
Simplify \dfrac{1}{6} ÷ \dfrac{7}{3}
3. Flip the fraction on the right upside down
The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator.
\dfrac{1}{6} ÷ \dfrac{7}{3}
becomes
\dfrac{1}{6} ÷ \dfrac{3}{7}
4. Change the division sign to multiplication
\dfrac{1}{6} × \dfrac{3}{7}
5. Multiply the fractions
- Numerator multiply numerator
\frac{3}{6×7}- Denominator multiply denominator
\frac{3}{42}6. Reduce to its lowest form
\dfrac{3}{42}becomes
= \dfrac{1}{14}
Test yourself
Click on the link below to practice past exam questions on fraction now.
GOOD LUCK.
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