2. Dividing fractions is not as hard as people think. In actual fact, it is relatively
simple if you have mastered multiplying fractions!
Again, a GREAT way to practice these types of questions is to use the same method
as you would when multiplying fractions.
‘Arrow Method’
1
2
2
3 1
4
3
6
3. Example 1
2
3
4
5
÷
How to work it out:
REMEMBER:
Turn fraction
upside down
2
3
4
5
1
2
2
3 1
4
3
6
REMEMBER:
Multiply instead
of divide
÷
2
3
5
4
x =
10
12
=
5
6
÷2
÷2
4. Example 2
5
8
1
3
How to work it out:
1
2
2
3 1
4
3
6
÷
REMEMBER:
Turn fraction
upside down
REMEMBER:
Multiply instead
of divide
5
8
1
3
÷
5
8
3
1
x =
15
8
=
7
8
1
5. Example 3
1
2
3
4
How to work it out:
1
2
2
3 1
4
3
6
÷
REMEMBER:
Turn fraction
upside down
REMEMBER:
Multiply instead
of divide
1
2
3
4
÷
1
2
4
3
x =
4
6
=
2
3
÷2
÷2