Dividing Fractions

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 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

Front

Solve: 1/4 ÷ 2/5

Back

5/8

Front

Solve: 1/4 ÷ 1/2

Back

1/8

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the lowest term of 2/4?

Back

1/2

Front

Solve: 6/7 ÷ 3/4

Back

8/7

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

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

Front

Convert 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

Back

3/2