Our Dividing Fraction Algorithm- Reciprocal




  1. Look at the problem and then change any whole numbers and/or mixed numbers to an improper fraction.

2. Change the second fraction to its reciprocal and the division sign to a   multiplication sign.

Ex. ½ / ¾ = ½ x 4/3 =

3.  Multiply across.

Ex. 1 x 4 and 2 x 3

4. Simplify if needed.

November 2, 2009. Fractions, Math.

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