Dividing fractions is just about as easy; there's just one extra step. When you divide by a fraction, the first thing you do is flip-n-multiply. That is, you take the second fraction, flip it upside-down (find the reciprocal), and multiply the first fraction by this flipped fraction.1  Simplify. 2  Simplify.ultiplying fractions is easy: you multiply the top numbers and multiply the bottom numbers. For instance: When possible, you reduce. In the example above, however, nothing reduces, because 8 and 45 have no factors in common.
Sodium phosphate tablets are prescribed by the doctor doing the colonoscopy. There are two different brands, depending on which your doctor prescribes -- Visicol, a 40-tablet regimen, and Osmo-Prep, a 32-tablet regimen.
If your doctor ordered a 2-part prep, you'll need to take the second part the morning of the test. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully. Drink 2 glasses of sports drink before the test. Drink 2 8-10 ounce sports drinks right before going to the test, then report for your scheduled colonoscopy.