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Method: Dividing Fractions (KFC)

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This deep dive covers Method: Dividing Fractions (KFC) within Fraction Operations for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Fraction Operations in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 6 of 15 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 6 of 15

Practice

14 questions

Recall

22 flashcards

Method: Dividing Fractions (KFC)

K Keep the first fraction as it is
F Flip the second fraction (reciprocal)
C Change the ÷ to ×
4 Multiply as normal and simplify

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Method: Multiplying FractionsVisual UnderstandingCombining and SplittingFraction Operations Overview

Practice Questions for Fraction Operations

Which of these fractions is the largest? ⅔ ¾ ⅗ ⅝

  • A. ⅔
  • B. ¾
  • C. ⅗
  • D. ⅝
1 markfoundation

Explain why you need a common denominator when adding fractions, but not when multiplying fractions.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Multiplying fractions
Top × Top, Bottom × Bottom 2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2 No need for common denominators!
Quick: 1/2 of 3/4
1/2 × 3/4 = 3/8 Half of anything: divide by 2 Or multiply by 1/2

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