Multiplying and dividing fractions review flashcard

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What is the process to divide fractions?

Back

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

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

Back

3/8

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What is 9/10 ÷ 2/5?

Back

9/10 x 5/2 = 9/4 or 2 1/4

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If you have 3/5 of a pizza and you eat 1/5, how much is left?

Back

2/5 of the pizza is left.

Front

What is the simplified form of 10/18?

Back

5/9

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

Front

What is 4 1/6 ÷ 1 2/3?

Back

2 1/2

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If Ryan Reynolds ate 1/4 of a pizza with 12 slices, how many slices did he eat?

Back

He ate 3 slices.