Dividing Fractions Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you divide fractions?

Back

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

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a', obtained by swapping the numerator and denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find the speed of an object using distance and time?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken (Speed = Distance / Time).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If a recipe calls for 3/4 cup of an ingredient, how do you find 2/3 of that amount?

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Multiply 3/4 by 2/3 to find the amount needed (3/4 * 2/3 = 1/2 cup).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B