Mastering Fraction Division with Dr. Emerlina C. Binuya
Dividing Fractions
by
Dr. Emerlina C. Binuya
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Step 1.
Invert the divisor.
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Step 2.
Change the division sign
to a multiplication sign.
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Step 3.
Cross cancel if you can.
Multiply the numerators.
Multiply the denominators
How to divide fractions and whole
numbers
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* Write the whole number as a fraction. Use 1 as the
denominator.
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Reminder:
To change an improper fraction to a mixed
number, divide the numerator by the
denominator. Put the remainder over the
denominator.
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Explore the step-by-step process of dividing fractions and whole numbers with expert guidance from Dr. Emerlina C. Binuya. Learn how to invert the divisor, convert the division sign to multiplication, cross-cancel, multiply numerators and denominators, and convert improper fractions to mixed numbers effortlessly. Enhance your math skills and grasp the concept of fraction division effectively through this insightful presentation.
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Dividing Fractions by Dr. Emerlina C. Binuya
Step 1. Invert the divisor. Step 2. Change the division sign to a multiplication sign. Step 3. Cross cancel if you can. Multiply the numerators. Multiply the denominators
How to divide fractions and whole numbers. * Write the whole number as a fraction. Use 1 as the denominator. Divide 3 2/3 = 3/1 2/3 Step 1. Write the whole number as a Fraction. 3/1 2/3 Step 2. Invert the divisor. Change the division sign to a multiplication sign. 3/1 x 3/2.
Step 3. Multiply the numerators and denominators. 3x3 = 9/2 1x2 Step 4. Write the improper fraction as a mixed number. 9/2 = 4 and 1/2.
Reminder: To change an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. Put the remainder over the denominator.
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