How to Divide Fractions?
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To Divide a Fraction by another fraction, write the first fraction. Then, instead of the division sign, write the multiplication sign. After That, write down the reciprocal of the second fraction. Now it becomes a multiplication question.
Division of fraction involves the following steps:
Step 1: Identify the Fractions.
Example: 3/5 ÷ 4/3
Step 2: Find the Reciprocal of Second Fraction
The reciprocal of 4/3 is 3/4 and also change the division sign into a multiplication sign.
Step 3: Multiply First Fraction by Reciprocal of Second Fraction.
3/5 × 3/4
Step 4: Multiply the Numerators:
3 × 3 = 9
Step 5: Multiply the Denominators
5 × 4 = 20
Step 6: Simplify the Fraction.
The resulting fraction is 9/20.
Step 7: Convert Resulting Fraction to Simpest Form, If Possible.
The resulting fraction 9/20 is already in its simplest form. So, 3/5 ÷ 4/3 = 9/20
Final answer = 9/20