Dividing Fractions
To divide a fraction by another fraction, multiply the first fraction by the multiplicative inverse of the second fraction.
That is, to divide by a fraction, multiply by its multiplicative inverse.
Example:
Find the quotient.
To divide by a fraction, multiply by its multiplicative inverse.
That is, multiply the first fraction 
by the reciprocal of the second fraction 
, 
.
Divide by the GCF, 3.
Simplify.
Dividing Mixed Numbers
To divide by a mixed number, first rewrite the mixed numbers as an improper fraction. Then divide the fractions.
Example:
Find 
.
First rewrite the mixed numbers as an improper fraction.
Now multiply by the multiplicative inverse of 
.
Divide out the common factor.
Simplify.
