Division of Fractions
Division of fractions is one of the easiest operations in mathematics.
Division of simple fractions:
Definition:To divide a fraction by a fraction, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.Formula:
Let's solve an example:
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Division of a Fraction by a Whole Number:
Definition: To divide a fraction by a whole number, represent the whole number as a fraction with a denominator equal to 1, then invert the resulting fraction and multiply the fractions.Formula:
Let's divide the fraction by a number:
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