FR010 · Fractions & decimals · Classes 6–8
Fraction division
To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal (flip it). It answers: how many of these fit into that?
¾ ÷ ½Fraction division
📐 Formula
(a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) × (d/c)
✏️ Worked example
3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2: one and a half halves fit into ¾.
🌍 Where it is used
How many ¼-kg packets can be filled from 3 kg?
❓ Quick check
2 ÷ 1/3 = ?
🏋️ Practice
Easy1/2 ÷ 1/4 = ?
Answer: 2
MediumHow many ¼-kg packets from 3 kg?
Answer: 12
Challenge(5/6) ÷ (10/9) = ?
Answer: 3/4