Lesson 20: Dividing Fractions
Dividing fractions may seem tricky at first, but it becomes easy once you remember the rule: Keep, Change, Flip.
Steps to Divide Fractions
- Keep the first fraction as is.
- Change the division sign to multiplication.
- Flip the second fraction (find its reciprocal).
- Multiply the two fractions.
- Simplify your answer if possible.
Example
1/2 ÷ 1/4 ? Keep 1/2, Change ÷ to ×, Flip 1/4 to 4/1 ? 1/2 × 4/1 = 4/2 ? Simplify ? 2
2/3 ÷ 1/6 ? 2/3 × 6/1 = 12/3 ? 4
Helpful Tips
Always simplify your final answer.
Don't forget to flip the second fraction only — not both!
Let Mr Jay explain it to you!