Example: dividing by 5/2 is the same as multiplying by 2/ So instead of dividing by a fraction, it is easier to turn that fraction upside down, then do a multiply.

First step: Find the reciprocal of the fraction. Second step: Multiply the number by the reciprocal of the fraction. Third step: Simplify the resulting fraction if possible. Fourth step: Check your answer: Multiply the result you got by the divisor and be sure it equals the original dividend.