How do you divide \frac { 7} { 10} \div \frac { 1} { 4}?

1 Answer
Feb 21, 2017

14/5 or 2.8

Explanation:

When dividing two fractions, an easy way to remember what to do would be the acronym KCF (Keep Change Flip).

KEEP the first fraction as is:

7/10 \div 1/4

CHANGE the operation symbol:

7/10 * 1/4

FLIP the second fraction:

7/10 * 4/1

Now multiply the fractions as you would normally.

7/10 * 4/1

= (7 * 4)/(10 * 1)

= 28/10

= 14/5

If you want the fraction in decimal form, the answer would be 2.8 .