Divide Fractions

Front

What is the process to divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the reciprocal of 2/5?

Back

5/2

Front

Calculate: 1/4 ÷ 2/5

Back

1/4 ÷ 2/5 = 1/4 × 5/2 = 5/8

Front

What is the quotient of 6/10 in lowest terms?

Back

3/5

Front

Calculate: 1/4 ÷ 1/2

Back

1/4 ÷ 1/2 = 1/4 × 2/1 = 2/4 = 1/2

Front

What does 'lowest terms' mean?

Back

Lowest terms means that the fraction is simplified to its smallest possible numerator and denominator.

Front

What is the lowest term of 12/20?

Back

3/5

Front

Calculate: 1/4 ÷ 2/4

Back

1/4 ÷ 2/4 = 1/4 × 4/2 = 1/2

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

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