Dividing Fractions Flashcard

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What does the expression 10 ÷ 7 represent?

Back

It represents the fraction 10/7.

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If Jemma made 5 cups of pancake batter and uses a scoop measuring 1/3 cup, how many pancakes can she make?

Back

15 pancakes.

Front

What is the value of the expression ¼ ÷ 7?

Back

1/28.

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Which scenario is described by the expression 5/2?

Back

There are 5 cookies split equally among 2 friends.

Front

What equation represents the fraction of butter in each popcorn carton if Mrs. Brugger has ½ cup and pours it into 3 cartons?

Back

1/2 ÷ 3 = C.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Invert the divisor (the second fraction) and multiply.

Front

How do you convert a division of fractions into multiplication?

Back

Change the division sign to multiplication and flip the second fraction.

Front

What is the result of 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

3/2 or 1 1/2.

Front

If you have 1/2 of a pizza and you want to share it with 3 friends, how much does each person get?

Back

1/6 of a pizza.

Front

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

Back

It means to multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.