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Notes on Dividing Fractions 8/9 ÷ 4/5
Step 1 • Write the reciprocal for the divisor. 4/5 is the divisor. It’s reciprocal is 5/4.
Step 2 • Change the sign to multiplication. Ex: 8/9 x 5/4
Step 3 • Simplify Ex: 8/9 x 5/4 2/9 x 5/1
Step4 • Multiply Ex: 2/9 x 5/1 = 10/9
Step 5 • Change improper fraction to a mixed number. Ex: 10/9 = 1 1/9