Dividing Fractions 6.NS.1

Front

What is the result of 2 ÷ 1/4?

Back

8

Front

How many runners are needed to run a 1/4 mile relay race if each runner runs 1/16 mile?

Back

4

Front

Convert 5 and 3/4 into an improper fraction.

Back

23/4

Front

What is 6 ÷ 1/3?

Back

18/1

Front

What is 1/4 ÷ 2?

Back

1/8

Front

Define a fraction.

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Back

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

Back

4/1 or 4.

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 divisor (the second fraction).