Dividing Fractions Word Problems

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Identify the two fractions that need to be divided.

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What does 'Keep Change Flip' mean in the context of dividing fractions?

Back

It refers to the steps: Keep the first fraction, Change the division sign to multiplication, and Flip the second fraction to its reciprocal.

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

To find the reciprocal of a fraction, swap its numerator and denominator.

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

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

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If Yasmin has 8 kittens and feeds them 22 ounces of food, how much food does each kitten get?

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Each kitten gets 2 3/4 ounces of food.

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What is the standard algorithm for dividing fractions?

Back

Keep the first fraction, Change the division sign to multiplication, and Flip the second fraction.

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What is the importance of changing the division sign to multiplication when dividing fractions?

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It allows you to multiply by the reciprocal, which simplifies the division process.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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

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