Divide Rational Fractions

                    Lesson 1

Problem:                   Divide the fractions

3/5 ÷ 6/5

Solution                    Look at the fraction carefully

Step 1:   

Solution                    Multiply dividend by reciprocal of divisor and simplify

Step 2:      

3 x 5 = 3

5   6   6

Solution                    The answer is: 1

Step 3:                                                    2

Complete                                  

Try two practice problems:  

                                                                                    Divide the fractions:

A.   3/6 ÷ 5/6

B.   x²/36 ÷ 6x/6

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