division
What is the rules for dividing fractions
1. Write the expression
2. Flip the divisor
3. Multiply across
4. Simplify if needed
What is the rule for multiplying fractions
multiply across
identify quotient, dividend, and divisor
4 ÷ 2
1/12 ÷ 3/4
4/36 or 1/9
1/12 x 3/5
3/60 or 1/20
expression
math phrase that contains operations, numbers, and variables
2/3 ÷ 3/5
6/15 or 2/5
8/11 x 7/9
56/99
dividend
the number being divided
3/14 ÷ 4/7
21/56 or 3/8
12/13 x 3/7
36/91
Divisor
the number you are dividing by
3 and 2/9 ÷ 10/17
493/90 or 5 and 43/90
4 and 3/5 x 2/7
46/35 or 1 and 11/35
quotient
answer to the division question