FRACTIONS AND

DECIMALS
RECIPROCAL

▪ Before we learn division of fractions, we need to learn what a reciprocal is.

▪ The non-zero numbers whose product with each other is 1, are called the
reciprocals of each other.
▪ The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by inverting it.
▪ So, the reciprocal of 𝟗/1𝟑 is 𝟏𝟑/𝟗 .

▪ Hence,
DIVISION OF A WHOLE NUMBER BY A FRACTION

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Let’s take an • Observe the • The reciprocal of ½ • Hence, Multiply both
example: question. Whenever will be 2. The the numbers.
we divide a whole division sign will
• That is, 6*2=12
number by a change to
fraction, we multiplication sign.
reciprocate the
fraction.
▪ Example:

▪ We can observe that, dividing a whole number 6 by a fraction 1/2 is the same as
multiplying a whole number 6 by 2,where 2 is the reciprocal of 1/2. Generally
dividing a number by a fraction is the same as multiplying that number by the
reciprocal of the fraction .
▪ Note: While dividing a whole number by a mixed fraction, first convert the
mixed fraction into improper fraction and then solve it.
WORKSHEET

▪ Find the reciprocal of each of the following fractions. Classify the reciprocals as
proper fractions, improper fractions and whole numbers.
i. 2/7
ii. 8/9
iii. 5/2
iv. 1/9
v. 7/2
vi. 3/9
WORKSHEET

▪ Find:
HOMEWORK

▪ Find the reciprocal of each of the following fractions. Classify the reciprocals as
proper fractions, improper fractions and whole numbers.

▪ Find: