Step 1. Rotate the second portion (the one you want to division by) upside down(this is now a reciprocal). Step 2. Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocalStep 3. Leveling the portion (if needed) |
Example:
12 ÷ 16
Step 1. Turn the second portion upside under (it i do not care a reciprocal):
16 i do not care 61
Step 2. Multiply the an initial fraction by that reciprocal:
(multiply top ...)
12×61 = 1 × 62 × 1 = 62
(... Main point bottoms)
Step 3. Leveling the fraction:
62 = 3
With Pen and also Paper
And here is just how to carry out it v a pen and document (press the beat button):
To help you remember:
♫ "Dividing fractions, as basic as pie,Flip the second fraction, then multiply.And don"t forget to simplify,Before it"s time to say goodbye" ♫
Another way to remember is: "leave me, readjust me, rotate me over" |  |
How Many?
20 separated by 5 is asking "how plenty of 5s in 20?" (=4)andso:
12 ÷ 16 is yes, really asking:
how numerous 16s in 12 ?
Now look at the pizzas below ... How countless "1/6th slices" fit into a "1/2 slice"?
| How many |  | in |  | ? | Answer: 3 |
So currently you have the right to see why 12 ÷ 16 = 3
In other words "I have half a pizza, if I divide it right into one-sixth slices, how plenty of slices is that?"
Another Example:
18 ÷ 14
Step 1. Rotate the second portion upside under (the reciprocal):
14 i do not care 41
Step 2. Multiply the very first fraction by the reciprocal:
18 × 41 = 1 × 48 × 1 = 48
Step 3. Simplify the fraction:
48 = 12
Fractions and also Whole Numbers
What about department with fractions and whole numbers?
Make the entirety number a fraction, by placing it end 1.
Example:
23 ÷ 5
Make 5 right into 51 :
23 ÷ 51
Then continue as before.
Step 1. Revolve the second fraction upside under (the reciprocal):
51 i do not care 15
Step 2. Multiply the very first fraction by the reciprocal:
23 × 15 = 2 × 13 × 5 = 215
Step 3. Leveling the fraction:
The portion is already as basic as it deserve to be.
Answer = 215
Example:
3 ÷ 14
Make 3 into 31 :
31 ÷ 14
Then proceed as before.
Step 1. Revolve the second portion upside down (the reciprocal):
14 i do not care 41
Step 2. Main point the an initial fraction by the reciprocal:
31 × 41 = 3 × 41 × 1 = 121
Step 3. Leveling the fraction:
121 = 12
And mental ...
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You deserve to rewrite a question prefer "20 split by 5" right into "how plenty of 5s in 20"
So friend can also rewrite "3 divided by ¼" right into "how many ¼s in 3" (=12)
Why turn the portion Upside Down?
Because splitting is the contrary of multiplying!
| A portion says to: | ||
| multiply by the optimal numberdivide through the bottom number |  |
But for DIVISION we:
divide by the top numbermultiply by the bottom numberExample: separating by 5/2 is the exact same as multiplying by 2/5
So rather of splitting by a fraction, that is easier to turn that fraction upside down, then carry out a multiply.
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