Fraction Division Models

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What does it mean to divide fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, to divide 1/2 by 1/3, you multiply 1/2 by 3/1.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is the sum of 5/12 and 3/4?

Back

1 and 1/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions?

Back

Identify a common denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. For example, the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.

Front

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

Back

2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).