5/27/22, 3:28 AM Introduction to Unit Conversions
Fractions:
Dividing Fractions
In order to divide fractions, first we have to learn about inverses. Here are some math terms that
will help you to understand this lesson better:
Reciprocal or Inverse: When the values in the numerator and denominator switch places. (
3
4
→
4
3
)
The following video will explain what makes inverses special:
0::11 1x
Video Source (05:11 mins) | Transcript
How do you divide by a fraction? The next video will show how to use the multiplicative inverse
(reciprocal) to divide by a fraction. It will also demonstrate why it works.
https://content.byui.edu/file/b8b83119-9acc-4a7b-bc84-efacf9043998/1/Math-1-9-3.html 1/3
Fractions:
Dividing Fractions
In order to divide fractions, first we have to learn about inverses. Here are some math terms that
will help you to understand this lesson better:
Reciprocal or Inverse: When the values in the numerator and denominator switch places. (
3
4
→
4
3
)
The following video will explain what makes inverses special:
0::11 1x
Video Source (05:11 mins) | Transcript
How do you divide by a fraction? The next video will show how to use the multiplicative inverse
(reciprocal) to divide by a fraction. It will also demonstrate why it works.
https://content.byui.edu/file/b8b83119-9acc-4a7b-bc84-efacf9043998/1/Math-1-9-3.html 1/3
