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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, as already explained in the Multiplying Fractions with Visual Basic tutorial.


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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