Math Division Flashcard

Front

Divide. Simplify. \( \frac{1}{2} \div \frac{3}{4} = \)

Back

\( \frac{2}{3} \)

Front

Divide. Simplify. \( \frac{4}{5} \div \frac{1}{8} = \)

Back

\( \frac{32}{5} \)

Front

Divide. Simplify. \( \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2} = \)

Back

\( \frac{3}{2} \)

Front

Divide. Simplify. \( \frac{5}{8} \div \frac{1}{4} = \)

Back

\( \frac{5}{2} \)

Front

Divide. Simplify. \( \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{1}{3} = \)

Back

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Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

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

Front

What is a reciprocal?

Back

The reciprocal of a number \( x \) is \( \frac{1}{x} \).

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Front

What does it mean to simplify \( \frac{8}{12} \)?

Back

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get \( \frac{2}{3} \).

Front

What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

Back

The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.