88.4k views
2 votes
What is the method to divide 2 fractions

User Trigger
by
7.6k points

2 Answers

2 votes

The first step to dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator) of the second fraction. Next, multiply the two numerators. Then, multiply the two denominators. Finally, simplify the fractions if needed.

User Zanyman
by
7.0k points
3 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

what is the method to divide 2 fractions?

change the sign from division to multiplication and reverse a fraction, then solve

exemple

1/2 : 1/4

flip and change the sign from division to multiplication

1/2 x 4/1 =

1/2 x 4 =

4/2=

2

User Sharoon Ck
by
6.2k points