Dividing Fractions

Front

What is the process to divide fractions?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

Front

Solve: 4/9 ÷ 1/2

Back

8/9

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

Solve: -3/14 ÷ 1/2

Back

-3/7

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

Front

Convert the mixed number 5 3/4 into an improper fraction.

Back

23/4

Front

Solve: 1/4 ÷ 2/5

Back

5/8

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

Solve: 5/8 ÷ -1/10

Back

-4/5

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.