A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Solve: $$\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{4}$$

$$\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{4}{2} = 2$$ .

Solve: $$\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{2}{3}$$

$$\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{9}{10}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like $$2 \frac{1}{2}$$ .

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

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

Solve: $$2 \frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{2}$$

Convert to improper fraction: $$\frac{5}{2} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2} \times 2 = 5$$ .

What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with.

Solve: $$\frac{4}{6} \div \frac{2}{3}$$

$$\frac{4}{6} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{12}{12} = 1$$ .

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

Solve: $$\frac{5}{8} \div \frac{1}{4}$$

$$\frac{5}{8} \times 4 = \frac{20}{8} = \frac{5}{2}$$ .

What is the rule for dividing by a fraction?

The rule is to multiply by the reciprocal of the fraction you are dividing by.

DIVIDING FRACTIONS Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions means finding how many times one fraction fits into another.

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How do you divide fractions?

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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?

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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