How to add fractions
- how to divide a fraction in half
- how to split a fraction in half
- how to divide a mixed fraction in half
- how do i divide a fraction in half
How to find half of a mixed fraction
How to divide a fraction by a whole number.
Dividing Fractions
Turn the second fraction upside down, then multiply.
There are 3 Simple Steps to Divide Fractions:
Step 1. Turn the second fraction (the one you want to divide by) upside down Step 2. Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal |
Example:
Example:
12 ÷ 16
Step 1.
Turn the second fraction upside down (it becomes a reciprocal):
16 becomes 61
Step 2.
Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal:
(multiply tops ...)
12 × 61 = 1 × 62 × 1 = 62
(...
multiply bottoms)
Step 3. Simplify the fraction:
62 = 3
With Pen and Paper
And here is how to do it with a pen and paper (press the play button):
To help you remember:
♫ "Dividing fractions, as easy 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, change me, turn me ov
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