Divide Fractions

Front

What is the reciprocal of a number?

Back

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 5?

Back

1/5

Front

What is another name for the reciprocal?

Back

Flip.

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 reciprocal of 4/5?

Back

5/4

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

What is 1/4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

1/4 ÷ 1/2 = 1/4 × 2/1 = 2/4.

Front

What is the simplified form of 2/4?

Back

1/2.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 2?

Back

1/2.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.