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How to Divide Fractions in Visual Basic | Step-by-Step Tutorial with Code Example



Understanding the Math Behind Fraction Division | Maths Explanation for Visual Basic Kids

Visual Basic makes it easy to perform arithmetic operations like dividing fractions. Whether you're simplifying fractions, multiplying them, or coding a math class project, Visual Basic provides clear syntax and powerful tools for beginners and students alike.

Dividing fractions in Visual Basic is a great way to combine coding with math skills. In this tutorial, junior secondary students will learn how to use Visual Basic to divide fractions step-by-step. We'll explore how to invert and multiply fractions, write a Visual Basic class for fraction operations, and understand the logic behind the algorithm.

Division is the inverse operation of multiplication; That is exactly what we'll do with for fractions.
Invert the fractions that come after a division sign, as well as change the division sign to multiplication, and then follow through with multiplication.


Algorithm Steps to Divide Fractions in VB.Net

Say we are to implement a Visual Basic algorithm to divide the given fractional expression
                  21/8 ÷ 7/2;

Inverting this will yield
                  21/8 ÷ 7/2;

Then we can go ahead and multiply.


Create a new VB.Net class file; Project, Add Class.
Call it DivideFraction.vb.
Optionally, Create a new VB.Net module file; Project, Add Module.
Call it DivideFractionModule.vb.
Type out the adjoining Visual Basic (VB.Net) codes for dividing fractions.


Note: You can instead comment out the VB.Net code in the main module from the previous lesson or simply continue from where it stopped.


So! Visual Basic Fun Practice Exercise - Divide Fractions

As a fun practice exercise, feel free to try out your own fractions with different numerators and denominators, and see how the Visual Basic code divides those fractions.









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