Division with fractions

Division with fractions
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Learn how to divide fractions.

  • How do you divide fractions?
  • What does it mean to divide by a fraction?
  • Why is dividing the same as multiplying by the reciprocal?
  • What is 2 divided by 1/3?
  • How do you divide three fractions?
  • What is cross canceling?
This is a really good video that explains what it means to divide by a fraction, uses a number line to show how it works, and then does several example problems showing how to actually divide by fractions, by multiplying by reciprocals. This is a very easily understood video and great for understanding division of fractions.
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Reviewed by MathVids Staff on February 11, 2009.
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