Dividing Fractions by Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is the first step to dividing fractions?

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KEEP: Keep the 1st fraction the same.

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What is the third step to dividing fractions?

Back

FLIP: Flip the 2nd fraction to the reciprocal.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction that needs to be simplified (The numerator is larger than the denominator).

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If I multiply across and I end up with an improper fraction, what should I do?

Back

Simplify.

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When I am doing the 1st step (KEEP: Keep the 1st fraction the same), what do I do if there is a whole number instead of a fraction?

Back

Put a 1 in as the denominator.

Front

What does it mean to flip a fraction?

Back

To change the fraction to its reciprocal (swap the numerator and denominator).

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

Back

4/3.

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What is the result of dividing 1/2 by 1/4?

Back

2.

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

Keep, Change, Flip.