Question

please anyone give me how to divide a fraction with a whole number and how to divide fraction with a fraction ​

Answer 1

Q.) How to divide a fraction with a whole number?

A.) Step 1. Multiply the bottom number of the fraction by the whole number

Step 2. Simplify the fraction (if needed)

Example:

1/2 ÷ 3

Step 1. Multiply the bottom number of the fraction by the whole number:

1/2 × 3

Which equals:

1/6

Step 2. Fraction is already as simple as possible, so no need for step 2.

Answer:

1/2 ÷ 3 = 16

Q.) How to divide fraction with a fraction ?

A.) In order, the steps are:

• Leave the first fraction in the equation alone.
• Turn the division sign into a multiplication sign.
• Flip the second fraction over (find its reciprocal).
• Multiply the numerators (top numbers) of the two fractions together.
• Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) of the two fractions together.