5.NF.7- Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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

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

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

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

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How do you find the total number of items when dividing a whole by a fraction?

Back

To find the total number of items, divide the whole number by the fraction.

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

Back

Each person gets 1/6 of the pizza.

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What is the result of dividing 1/3 by 1/2?

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The result is 2/3.

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How many 1/4 cups are in 2 cups?

Back

There are 8 (2 ÷ 1/4 = 8) 1/4 cups in 2 cups.

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If a ribbon is 5 meters long and cut into pieces of 1/2 meter, how many pieces are there?

Back

There are 10 pieces of ribbon.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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The formula is: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.