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Division of Fractions

Dividing by a fraction = multiplying by its reciprocal. Reciprocal of p/q is q/p. a/b รท c/d = a/b ร— d/c = ad/bc. Example: 3/4 รท 2/5 = 3/4 ร— 5/2 = 15/8 = 1โ…ž. How many ยฝ-metre pieces in 3 metres? 3 รท ยฝ = 3 ร— 2 = 6 pieces.

10 examples

Concept check 1
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on concept check and show the working clearly.
Definition to application 2
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on definition to application and show the working clearly.
Formula warm-up 3
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on formula warm-up and show the working clearly.
Reasoning practice 4
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on reasoning practice and show the working clearly.
Board-style short answer 5
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on board-style short answer and show the working clearly.
Mistake correction 6
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on mistake correction and show the working clearly.
Visual interpretation 7
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on visual interpretation and show the working clearly.
Applied word problem 8
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on applied word problem and show the working clearly.
Revision challenge 9
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on revision challenge and show the working clearly.
Exam recap 10
For Class 7 Mathematics, explain or solve a division of fractions question from the chapter "Fractions and Decimals". Focus on exam recap and show the working clearly.
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