Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Front

What is the result of 1/4 ÷ 2?

Back

1/8

Front

What is the product of 1/3 and 2/9?

Back

2/27

Front

What is 1/2 of 12?

Back

6

Front

How do you divide 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 is the rule for multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

Back

4/3

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

What is 2/5 ÷ 1/2?

Back

4/5

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 8/12?

Back

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4, resulting in 2/3.

Front

What is the result of multiplying 3/4 by 2/3?

Back

1/2