Dividing+Fractions

= Week Three! = Week Three will focus on the division of fractions. = = = How Do We Divide Fractions? = This can be done in three simple steps. First, turn the second fraction upside down. The second fraction is the fraction you want to divide by. This is now a reciprocal Second, multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal. You'll multiply the numerators together. Then, you'll multiply the denominators together. Third, simplify the fraction. It's now week 3 and I'm sure you know that sometimes you don't need to simplifying, or reduce, the fraction. Just watch out for it!

= Now What Do We Do? = It's time to practice! Here is a link to a worksheet to practice dividing fractions. It will open as a PDF file.

= What's This? = This is a clip from YouTube. This clip demonstrates how to divide fractions. Watch this if you are struggling. It is sure to help you out!

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