Example 6

3

4

÷

5

4

=

?

Dividing two fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the second fraction after taking its reciprocal ( or flipping it ).

Take the reciprocal of the second fraction by flipping the numerator and denominator and changing the operation to multiplication and you will have:

3

4

x

4

5

=

12

20

This fraction can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the Greatest Common Factor of 12 and 20 which is 4

12

20

=

	(12 ÷ 4)

	(20 ÷ 4)

=

	3

	5