Dividing Fractions

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

Keep, Change, Flip

Front

Solve: 2/3 ÷ 1/4

Back

8/3 or 2 2/3

Front

Valerie bought a 9 ft piece of ribbon from which she wants to cut into 2/3 ft pieces. How many 2/3 ft pieces can Valerie cut?

Back

13 pieces

Front

What is the reciprocal of 5?

Back

1/5

Front

Solve: 1/2 ÷ 1/8

Back

4

Front

What does 'reciprocal' mean?

Back

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

Front

How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

Front

Solve: 3/4 ÷ 2

Back

3/8

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

Solve: 5/6 ÷ 1/3

Back

2 1/2 or 2.5