Fraction Division

Example: Divide

3

2

4

÷

3

1

6

Step One: Simplify Non-Whole-Number Parts

Now we have:
3
1
2

÷
3
1
6

Step Two: Convert Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions

Now we have:

7

2

÷

19

6

Step Three: Invert the Second Fraction and Change to Multiply

Now we have:

7

2

×

6

19

Step Four: Cancel Factors If Possible Over Top and Bottom

Now we have

7

1

×

3

19

Step Five: Multiply Across Numerators and Denominators

21

19

Step Six: Simplify Back Into Mixed Fraction

1

2

19

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