Fraction Division Opposite of Multiplication
The opposite number: Invert Called the reciprocal You simply flipped your fraction
To Divide Invert the second number Multiply Keep It. Change It. Flip It.
Steps Change Whole numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions Keep the first fraction Change the division symbol to multiplication Invert or flip the second fraction (the divisor) Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.
Examples
Your Turn!
Keep It. Change It. Flip It.
Keep It. Change It. Flip It.
Keep It. Change It. Flip It.
Keep It. Change It. Flip It.