1.  = , 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

2. ÷ =  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

3. 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