TEKS 5.3L: Dividing Fractions

Front

1/6 ÷ 3 = ?

Back

1/18

Front

What is the rule for Dividing Fractions?

Back

"Keep, Change, Flip"

Front

6 people share 3/5 pounds of chocolate equally. What fraction of a pound of chocolates will each person receive?

Back

1/10 pound

Front

1/2 ÷ 9 = ?

Back

1/18

Front

36 divided by 3/4 = ?

Back

48

Front

What does 'dividing by a fraction' mean?

Back

It means multiplying by the reciprocal of that fraction.

Front

How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

Flip the numerator and denominator.

Front

If you divide a whole number by a fraction, what happens to the whole number?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Keep the first fraction the same.

Front

What is the second step in dividing fractions?

Back

Change the division sign to multiplication.