Tip #1:

Any number divided by itself will always equal 1. For example, 6 ÷ 6 = 1.

 Tip #2:

Any number divided by 1 will always be that number. For example, 6 ÷ 1 = 6.

 Tip #3:

If the numerator (in this case, the number on the left) is greater than the denominator (the number on the right), then you know there is at least 1 whole number in the answer.

 Tip #4:

If the numerator and the denominator are both even numbers, then you know you will need to reduce or simplify the fraction.

 Tip #5:

If the denominator is divisible by the numerator, then you know you will need to reduce or simplify the fraction. Learn more here about the Divisibility rule .