What is the result of $$\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{3}{4} \times 2 = \frac{3 \times 2}{4} = \frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2} = 1 \frac{1}{2}$$ .

If Carol has $$\frac{3}{4}$$ yard of ribbon and uses half for each frame, how much ribbon does she use for one frame?

She uses $$\frac{3}{4} \div 2 = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{8}$$ yards of ribbon for one frame.

Snyder had one-fourth of a bag of cat food. If she split it over 5 days, how much did her cat receive each day?

Her cat received $$\frac{1}{4} \div 5 = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{1}{20}$$ of the original bag each day.

What is the equation for dividing $$\frac{1}{4}$$ by 6?

The equation is $$\frac{1}{4} \div 6 = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1}{24}$$ .

What is the result of $$\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{2}{3}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{15}{12} = 1 \frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is the reciprocal of 5?

The reciprocal of 5 is $$\frac{1}{5}$$ .

How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

To find the reciprocal of a fraction, switch its numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of $$\frac{a}{b}$$ is $$\frac{b}{a}$$ .

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

How can you check if your division of fractions is correct?

You can check your work by multiplying the result by the divisor. If you get the original dividend, your answer is correct.

Dividing Fractions Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves finding out how many times one fraction fits into another. This is done by multiplying 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?

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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