 = , or 1 Write the reciprocal of each number. a. b. 5 Dividing Fractions LESSON 6-3 Additional Examples Write the reciprocal of each number. a. 4 9 b. 5 The reciprocal is . 9 4 Write 5 as . The reciprocal is . 5 1 Check  = , or 1 4 9 36 Check  = , or 1 5 1

÷ =  Multiply by , the reciprocal of . Dividing Fractions LESSON 6-3 Additional Examples Find ÷ . 3 8 7 12 ÷ =  Multiply by , the reciprocal of . 3 8 7 12 =  Divide 8 and 12 by their GCF, 4. 3 8 12 7 2 = Multiply. 9 14

The cake must be distributed evenly among six people, so divide by 6. Dividing Fractions LESSON 6-3 Additional Examples Six people will equally share of a cake. How much of the cake will each person get? 3 4 The cake must be distributed evenly among six people, so divide by 6. 3 4 ÷ 6 = ÷ Write 6 as . 3 4 6 1 =  Multiply by , the reciprocal of . 3 4 1 6 = Multiply. 3 24 = Simplify. 1 8 Each person will get of the cake. 1 8