Dividing Fraction by a Whole Number

While dividing the fractions with whole numbers, the process of division is very easy. Follow the procedure given below. 

Step 1: The whole number is converted into a fraction by applying the denominator value is 1

Step 2: Take the reciprocal of the number

Step 3: Now, multiply the fractional value by a given fraction

Step 4: Simplify the given expression

Example: Divide 6/5 by 10

Step 1: Convert 10 into a fraction: 10/1

Step 2: Take reciprocal: 1/10

Step 3: Multiply 6/5 and 1/10: (6/5)×(1/10)

Step 4: Simplify: 3/25

Dividing Fractions by a Mixed Fraction

The process of dividing fractions by a mixed fraction is almost similar to dividing fractions by a fraction. The steps to perform the division of a fraction by a mixed fraction are as follows:

Step 1: Convert the mixed fraction into the improper fraction

Step 2: Now, take the reciprocal for the improper fraction

Step 3: Multiply the obtained fraction by a given fraction

Step 3: Simplify the fractions

Example: Divide ⅖ by 3½.

Step 1: Convert 3½ into an improper fraction, we get 7/2

Step 2: Take reciprocal for improper fraction: 2/7

Step 3: Multiply ⅖ and 2/7

Step 4: Simplify: 4/35