1. Dividing Fractions

2. When dividing fractions, rewrite the problem as a multiplication.
Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
A reciprocal is also called a multiplicative inverse.
A number times its reciprocal equals 1.

3. Example #1: Multiply by the reciprocal. Cancel. Multiply across,2
Cancel.
Multiply across,
then simplify.

4. Example #2: A whole number can be written as a fraction over 1.
Multiply by the reciprocal. 1
Cancel.
Multiply across.

5. Example #3: Change mixed numbers to improper fractions.
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator. 1 1 2
Cancel.
Multiply across, then simplify.

6. Example #4: Remember, the fraction bar means divide.
Remember, the fraction bar means divide. 3
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator. 2
Cancel.
Multiply across.

7. Example #5: Change mixed numbers to improper fractions.7
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator. 2
Cancel.
Multiply across, then simplify.

8. Each box of Yummy Crunchers contains 6 ½ bowls of cereal.
Example #6:
A box of Yummy Crunchers cereal contains 15 ⅗ ounces of cereal. If a bowl holds 2 ⅖ ounces of cereal, how many bowls of Yummy Crunchers are in the box?
Each box of Yummy Crunchers contains 6 ½ bowls of cereal.