Question

How do u divide fractions (the way you were taught)?

Answer 1

I'll give u an example:

3/4 ÷ 5/8 = ?

So first you switch the division symbol to a multiplication symbol.

3/4 x 5/8

Then you multiply the denominators and numerators.

3 x 4 = 12

5 x 8 = 40

Your answer is 12/40 but u need to simplify so divide the numerator and denominator by 4 which equals:

Your FINAL answer is 3/10

Answer 2

When given two fractions for example 2/3 divided by 3/6
the division sign changes to a multiplication sign and the fraction on the right swaps the numerator and the denominator so 3/6 becomes 6/3

so it will then be 2/3 x 6/3 and you get your answer
thats how you divide fractions