Slide 1

Dividing of Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a
Fraction
Basically, in order to divide fractions we
will have to multiply.

1
2

÷

1
4

=

x
1 4
x
2 1

When you divide a fraction change the division
equation into a multiplication equation. .

Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the
second fraction

The reciprocal fraction is when the numerator and the
denominator are swapped

Dividing Fractions

7
3

÷

2 = 7
8 3

Keep
Change Flip/Swap

x

8
2

Now, Multiply and Simplify

7 x 8 = 56
3
2 6

Horseshoe method.

Great job!


Slide 2

Dividing of Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a
Fraction
Basically, in order to divide fractions we
will have to multiply.

1
2

÷

1
4

=

x
1 4
x
2 1

When you divide a fraction change the division
equation into a multiplication equation. .

Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the
second fraction

The reciprocal fraction is when the numerator and the
denominator are swapped

Dividing Fractions

7
3

÷

2 = 7
8 3

Keep
Change Flip/Swap

x

8
2

Now, Multiply and Simplify

7 x 8 = 56
3
2 6

Horseshoe method.

Great job!


Slide 3

Dividing of Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a
Fraction
Basically, in order to divide fractions we
will have to multiply.

1
2

÷

1
4

=

x
1 4
x
2 1

When you divide a fraction change the division
equation into a multiplication equation. .

Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the
second fraction

The reciprocal fraction is when the numerator and the
denominator are swapped

Dividing Fractions

7
3

÷

2 = 7
8 3

Keep
Change Flip/Swap

x

8
2

Now, Multiply and Simplify

7 x 8 = 56
3
2 6

Horseshoe method.

Great job!


Slide 4

Dividing of Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a
Fraction
Basically, in order to divide fractions we
will have to multiply.

1
2

÷

1
4

=

x
1 4
x
2 1

When you divide a fraction change the division
equation into a multiplication equation. .

Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the
second fraction

The reciprocal fraction is when the numerator and the
denominator are swapped

Dividing Fractions

7
3

÷

2 = 7
8 3

Keep
Change Flip/Swap

x

8
2

Now, Multiply and Simplify

7 x 8 = 56
3
2 6

Horseshoe method.

Great job!


Slide 5

Dividing of Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a
Fraction
Basically, in order to divide fractions we
will have to multiply.

1
2

÷

1
4

=

x
1 4
x
2 1

When you divide a fraction change the division
equation into a multiplication equation. .

Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the
second fraction

The reciprocal fraction is when the numerator and the
denominator are swapped

Dividing Fractions

7
3

÷

2 = 7
8 3

Keep
Change Flip/Swap

x

8
2

Now, Multiply and Simplify

7 x 8 = 56
3
2 6

Horseshoe method.

Great job!


Slide 6

Dividing of Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a
Fraction
Basically, in order to divide fractions we
will have to multiply.

1
2

÷

1
4

=

x
1 4
x
2 1

When you divide a fraction change the division
equation into a multiplication equation. .

Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the
second fraction

The reciprocal fraction is when the numerator and the
denominator are swapped

Dividing Fractions

7
3

÷

2 = 7
8 3

Keep
Change Flip/Swap

x

8
2

Now, Multiply and Simplify

7 x 8 = 56
3
2 6

Horseshoe method.

Great job!


Slide 7

Dividing of Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a
Fraction
Basically, in order to divide fractions we
will have to multiply.

1
2

÷

1
4

=

x
1 4
x
2 1

When you divide a fraction change the division
equation into a multiplication equation. .

Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the
second fraction

The reciprocal fraction is when the numerator and the
denominator are swapped

Dividing Fractions

7
3

÷

2 = 7
8 3

Keep
Change Flip/Swap

x

8
2

Now, Multiply and Simplify

7 x 8 = 56
3
2 6

Horseshoe method.

Great job!


Slide 8

Dividing of Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a
Fraction
Basically, in order to divide fractions we
will have to multiply.

1
2

÷

1
4

=

x
1 4
x
2 1

When you divide a fraction change the division
equation into a multiplication equation. .

Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the
second fraction

The reciprocal fraction is when the numerator and the
denominator are swapped

Dividing Fractions

7
3

÷

2 = 7
8 3

Keep
Change Flip/Swap

x

8
2

Now, Multiply and Simplify

7 x 8 = 56
3
2 6

Horseshoe method.

Great job!