Fraction Division

Front

What is the result of dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

What does the expression 3 ÷ 1/2 represent?

Back

The expression 3 ÷ 1/2 is equivalent to 3 × 2, which equals 6.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

How can you express the division of a fraction by a whole number?

Back

To express the division of a fraction by a whole number, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

What is the result of 1/4 ÷ 6?

Back

1/4 ÷ 6 is equivalent to 1/4 × 1/6, which equals 1/24.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

How do you simplify the expression 6 ÷ 4?

Back

6 ÷ 4 can be simplified to 6/4, which can further be reduced to 3/2.

Front

What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 4?

Back

1/2 ÷ 4 equals 1/8.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

How do you convert the division of a fraction into multiplication?

Back

To convert the division of a fraction into multiplication, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

What is the result of 60 ÷ 1/3?

Back

60 ÷ 1/3 is equivalent to 60 × 3, which equals 180.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

What is the general rule for dividing fractions?

Back

The general rule for dividing fractions is to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1