A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

What is the result of $$\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{3}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{4}{3} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$$ .

What is the product of $$\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{3}{5}$$ ?

$$\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{3}{5} = \frac{6}{15} = \frac{2}{5}$$ after simplification.

What is $$\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{3}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5}{6} \cdot \frac{4}{3} = \frac{20}{18} = \frac{10}{9}$$ after simplification.

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

How do you multiply fractions?

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

What is $$\frac{8}{9} \cdot \frac{1}{5}$$ ?

$$\frac{8}{9} \cdot \frac{1}{5} = \frac{8}{45}$$ .

What is $$\frac{2}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{6}$$ ?

$$\frac{2}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{30} = \frac{1}{15}$$ after simplification.

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

The first step in dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Dividing Fractions Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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

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To convert an improper fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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