Dividing Fractions

Front

What is the result of 3 ÷ 1/2?

Back

6

Front

What is the result of 5 ÷ 1/5?

Back

25

Front

Brenda has 5/6 of a pie to divide evenly among 4 people. What fraction of a pie does each person get?

Back

5/24

Front

What is the result of 1/4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

2/4 (which simplifies to 1/2)

Front

What is the result of 5/9 divided by 9?

Back

5/81

Front

Define dividing fractions.

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

Back

2/1 or 2

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 over the original denominator.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

If you have 3/4 ÷ 1/2, what is the first step?

Back

Find the reciprocal of 1/2, which is 2/1.