Divide Fractions

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What is the process of dividing 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 find the number of items that can be filled with a given amount of liquid?

Back

Divide the total amount of liquid by the amount needed for one item.

Front

If you have 12 gallons of water and each bucket needs ⅓ gallon, how many buckets can you fill?

Back

36 buckets.

Front

What is the equation to find the number of laps if the total distance is divided by the length of one lap?

Back

Total distance ÷ Length of one lap = Number of laps.

Front

If 12 pizzas are eaten and each person eats ¼ pizza, how many people can eat?

Back

48 people.

Front

What is the quotient of 5 ÷ ⅙?

Back

30.

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True or False: 1/2 ÷ 7 = 14

Back

False.

Front

What does it mean to find the quotient in division?

Back

The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

Front

How can you express division of fractions as multiplication?

Back

By multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.