dividing fractions 5.nf.7

Front

What is the rule for dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/6?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/6 is 6.

Front

How do you convert a division problem involving fractions into a multiplication problem?

Back

Change the division sign to multiplication and flip the second fraction (take its reciprocal).

Front

If you have 5 ÷ 1/6, what is the first step to solve it?

Back

Multiply 5 by the reciprocal of 1/6, which is 6.

Front

What is 5 ÷ 1/6 equal to?

Back

5 ÷ 1/6 = 5 x 6 = 30.

Front

If Elise has 6 pounds of apples and uses 1/2 pound per container, how do you find the number of containers?

Back

Divide the total weight of apples (6 pounds) by the weight per container (1/2 pound): 6 ÷ 1/2 = 12 containers.

Front

What is 6 ÷ 1/2 equal to?

Back

6 ÷ 1/2 = 6 x 2 = 12.

Front

If Jemma has 5 cups of pancake batter and uses 1/3 cup per pancake, how do you find the number of pancakes?

Back

Divide the total batter (5 cups) by the amount per pancake (1/3 cup): 5 ÷ 1/3 = 5 x 3 = 15 pancakes.

Front

What is the total number of pieces if Mr. C cuts 8 pies into pieces that are each 1/6 of the whole?

Back

Total pieces = 8 ÷ 1/6 = 8 x 6 = 48 pieces.

Front

What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Back

Dividing by a fraction means to multiply by its reciprocal.