Divide Fractions and Mixed Numbers

To divide fractions we first need to understand a reciprocal.  Reciprocals are two fractions, that when multiplied, equal 1.

Examples:

Fractions                 Reciprocals

     5 = 5/1                   1/5

     3/4                         4/3 = 1  1/3

     3  2/3 = 11/3          3/11

So you turn the number into a fraction if it is not already and then just flip it.

To help us remember how to divide fractions we learned a a little rap.

  To De-vide fractions

  Don't ask why

  Just flip the second

  And Multiply

  To Multiply fractions

  You know you've gottem

  It's top times top

  And Bottom times bottom.

If you would like to listen to the rap click here to here my class.

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