Why does dividing by a fraction make the answer bigger?

Dividing asks how many of the divisor fit inside the dividend. Since a fraction is smaller than one, many of them fit, so the quotient grows.

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Dividing fractions worksheet generator

Division by a fraction becomes multiplication by its reciprocal — the classic keep-change-flip routine.

Dividing Fractions

Name: Date:

1.
3/9 ÷ 4/5 =
2.
2/6 ÷ 1/2 =
3.
7/9 ÷ 4/5 =
4.
8/9 ÷ 2/7 =
5.
2/5 ÷ 7/8 =
6.
5/7 ÷ 5/8 =
7.
1/5 ÷ 1/4 =
8.
1/8 ÷ 1/4 =
9.
6/7 ÷ 1/4 =
10.
1/2 ÷ 1/8 =
11.
4/6 ÷ 1/9 =
12.
5/6 ÷ 5/6 =
13.
2/5 ÷ 2/4 =
14.
2/7 ÷ 1/2 =
15.
4/5 ÷ 1/3 =
16.
2/3 ÷ 3/5 =
17.
1/5 ÷ 3/4 =
18.
7/9 ÷ 1/4 =
19.
1/6 ÷ 1/6 =
20.
7/8 ÷ 2/3 =

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Dividing Fractions — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
3/9 ÷ 4/5 =
5/12
2.
2/6 ÷ 1/2 =
2/3
3.
7/9 ÷ 4/5 =
35/36
4.
8/9 ÷ 2/7 =
28/9
5.
2/5 ÷ 7/8 =
16/35
6.
5/7 ÷ 5/8 =
8/7
7.
1/5 ÷ 1/4 =
4/5
8.
1/8 ÷ 1/4 =
1/2
9.
6/7 ÷ 1/4 =
24/7
10.
1/2 ÷ 1/8 =
4
11.
4/6 ÷ 1/9 =
6
12.
5/6 ÷ 5/6 =
1
13.
2/5 ÷ 2/4 =
4/5
14.
2/7 ÷ 1/2 =
4/7
15.
4/5 ÷ 1/3 =
12/5
16.
2/3 ÷ 3/5 =
10/9
17.
1/5 ÷ 3/4 =
4/15
18.
7/9 ÷ 1/4 =
28/9
19.
1/6 ÷ 1/6 =
1
20.
7/8 ÷ 2/3 =
21/16

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Frequently asked questions

Why does dividing by a fraction make the answer bigger?: Dividing asks how many of the divisor fit inside the dividend. Since a fraction is smaller than one, many of them fit, so the quotient grows.
How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.