Dividing Fractions Review

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Make sure both numbers are fractions.

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What is 2 3/8 ÷ 1 1/4?

Back

1 9/10

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How many times should Abby fill a 1/8 cup measuring cup to get 3 3/4 cups of flour?

Back

30

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How many whole servings of 1 1/2 cups are in 18 cups of fruit punch?

Back

12 servings

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How many 3/8 cup servings are in 1/4 of a cup of pudding?

Back

2/3

Front

What is the process to divide fractions?

Back

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What is a reciprocal?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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 result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The smallest number that can be a common denominator for two or more fractions.