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How well can you divide fractions?

Dividing fractions uses some of the same steps as multiplying fractions. The steps are shown below.

  1. Set up the division problem
  2. Use skip-dot-flip
  3. Cross-cancel the fractions as needed.
  4. Multiply the numerators and then multiply the denominators.
  5. Make sure that your answer is in simplest form.

How well can you divide fractions? Use the activity below to practice. Answer the question on each tab and check your answers.

Divide the fraction 489 by 6.

89

If you need help arriving at this answer, click the solution button.

Set up the division problem.

489 ÷ 61

Use skip-dot-flip.

48916

Cross-cancel as needed.

8489161

Multiply the numerators and then multiply the denominators.

This answer is already in simplest form.

8911=89