A fraction is a part of a whole value or number. It is represented by p/q or a/b or m/n, etc. The upper part of a fraction is called the numerator and the lower part is the denominator. Examples of fractions are ½, ¼, ⅔, ⅗, etc.
All the arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be performed upon the fractions. Let us learn here how to divide a fraction by a fraction, by a whole number and by a mixed number with the help of examples, with simple steps.
What is Meant by Dividing Fractions?
Dividing fractions is nothing but multiplying the fractions by reversing one of the two fraction numbers or by writing the reciprocal of one of the fractions. By reciprocal we mean, that if a fraction is given as a/b, then the reciprocal of it will b/a. Thus, interchanging the position of numerator and denominator with each other.
| a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c |
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