Fractions - Learn How To Divide Fractions With Common Denominators Or Different Denominators

Divide Fractions With Common and Uncommon Denominators

$\frac{6}{8}\hspace{0.5em}÷\hspace{0.5em}\frac{1}{2}\hspace{0.5em}=\hspace{0.5em}$

Take Reciprocal Of Second Fraction
$\frac{6}{8}\hspace{0.5em}\times \hspace{0.5em}\frac{2}{1}\hspace{0.5em}=\hspace{0.5em}$

Multiply The Numerator And Denominator Of Both Fractions To Get The Final Answer
$\frac{\mathrm{(6\; \times \; 2)}}{\mathrm{(8\; \times \; 1)}}\hspace{0.5em}=\hspace{0.5em}\frac{\mathrm{12}}{8}$

Reduce The Fraction Using The Greatest Common Divisor
$\frac{\mathrm{12\hspace{0.5em}÷\hspace{0.5em}4}}{\mathrm{8\hspace{0.5em}÷\hspace{0.5em}4}}\hspace{0.5em}=\hspace{0.5em}\frac{3}{2}$

Converting Improper Fraction To Mixed Number
$\frac{3}{2}\hspace{0.5em}=\hspace{0.5em}1\frac{1}{2}$

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