Divide Fractions

Front

When dividing a fraction by a whole number, the answer will be _____________.

Back

a smaller fraction.

Front

If Will bought candy that weighed 7/8 pounds and split it equally among himself and 4 friends, how much candy did each get?

Back

7/40

Front

Mia saw 8 donuts. If 3 had sprinkles, what fraction had sprinkles?

Back

3/8

Front

What is the quotient of 12 divided by 1?

Back

12

Front

If 16 friends share 4 Pop-Tarts equally, what fraction of a Pop-Tart does each friend get?

Back

1/4

Front

What does it mean to divide fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

Back

2/1 or 2.

Front

How do you divide 3/4 by 2?

Back

3/4 ÷ 2 = 3/4 × 1/2 = 3/8.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the numerator in the fraction 5/8?

Back

5.