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Here are some tips for Fraction Division, which aligns with California state standards:

Fraction Division


Example: Divide
3
2
4
 ÷
3
1
6

Step One: Simplify Non-Whole-Number Parts

Now we have:
3
1
2
 ÷
3
1
6

Step Two: Convert Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions

Now we have:
7
2
÷
19
6

Step Three: Invert the Second Fraction and Change to Multiply

Now we have:
7
2
×
6
19

Step Four: Cancel Factors If Possible Over Top and Bottom

Now we have
7
1
×
3
19

Step Five: Multiply Across Numerators and Denominators

21
19

Step Six: Simplify Back Into Mixed Fraction

1
2
19

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