Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Objective: Learn to divide fractions and mixed numbers.
Reciprocals: 1. Reciprocal means to “flip” the fraction. 2 Reciprocals: 1. Reciprocal means to “flip” the fraction. 2. You put the numerator in the denominator’s place and the denominator in the numerator’s place. Example of Reciprocals: Find the reciprocal of 4 = 11 11 4 2) Find the reciprocal of 3 = 8 3) Find the reciprocal of 1 4 4) Find the reciprocal of 7
Steps for dividing fractions: 1. When dividing fractions you have to find the reciprocal of the second fraction. 2. Then you change the division sign to a multiplication sign. 3. Multiply normally. 4. Convert any improper fractions to mixed numbers. 5. Simplify. K C F Example: 5 ÷ 2 6 3 15 = 12
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When dividing Mixed Numbers: Re write the mixed numbers as improper fractions. Find the reciprocal of the second fraction. Change the ÷ sign to a × sign. Multiply normally. Convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number. Simplify.