Fractions Packet - Examples And Worksheets With Answers Page 21

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Dividing Fractions
When dividing fractions, invert (turn over) the fraction to the right of the
(“divide by”) symbol. Cancel (if possible) then multiply.
2
1
3
1
4
2
Ex. 1:
2
4
2
3
3
1
3
3
5
3
1
3
Ex. 2:
5
5
5
1
5
5
25
Exercise 3
(answers on page 40)
Divide these fractions. Cancel if necessary and simplify
2
5
9
1
3
1
1.
2.
3.
3
6
10
2
4
4
9
7
2
1
1
3
5.
4.
6.
11
22
5
6
2
4
7
1
1
1
5
15
7.
8.
9.
8
4
5
6
8
16
15
5
7
3
8
9
10.
12.
11.
16
8
12
4
9
8
3
1
3
13.
14.
15.
2
6
4
8
2
4
Fractions Packet
Created by MLC @ 2003 page 21 of 42

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