Dividing Fractions

Front

What is dividing fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

Back

The reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

The first step is to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

Calculate: 1/4 ÷ 2/5

Back

1/4 ÷ 2/5 = 1/4 × 5/2 = 5/8.

Front

Calculate: 2/5 ÷ 3/4

Back

2/5 ÷ 3/4 = 2/5 × 4/3 = 8/15.

Front

Calculate: 4/9 ÷ 1/2

Back

4/9 ÷ 1/2 = 4/9 × 2/1 = 8/9.

Front

Calculate: 6/7 ÷ 3/7

Back

6/7 ÷ 3/7 = 6/7 × 7/3 = 2.

Front

Calculate: 1/4 ÷ 1/2

Back

1/4 ÷ 1/2 = 1/4 × 2/1 = 2/4.

Front

What is the simplified form of 2/4?

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The simplified form of 2/4 is 1/2.