Divide Whole # by Fractions & Dividing Fractions 6.3 (E)

Front

What is a reciprocal?

Back

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.

Front

Determine the reciprocal of 1.

Back

1

Front

How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

Back

4/3

Front

If you divide 6 by 1/2, what is the result?

Back

12 (because 6 ÷ 1/2 = 6 × 2 = 12).

Front

What is the result of dividing a fraction by another fraction?

Back

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

Front

Calculate 2/3 ÷ 4/5.

Back

10/12 or 5/6 (because 2/3 × 5/4 = 10/12).

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

If you have 8 ÷ 2/3, what do you do first?

Back

Multiply 8 by the reciprocal of 2/3, which is 3/2.

Front

What is the result of 1 ÷ 1/4?

Back

4 (because 1 ÷ 1/4 = 1 × 4 = 4).