Dividing Fractions

Front

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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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

Divide: 8 ÷ 1/3

Back

24

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

Divide: 7/8 ÷ 4

Back

7/32

Front

What does it mean to divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

Divide: 1 1/5 ÷ 5 1/4

Back

8/35

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

If Phoebe spends 1/4 hour on French homework and 1 hour total, how many subjects does she have?

Back

4 subjects

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Front

Divide: 2 2/3 ÷ 2/5

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6 2/3

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

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

Back

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