Dividing Fractions

Front

What is dividing fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves finding how many times one fraction fits into another. It can be done by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

Keep, change, reciprocal: Keep the first fraction, change the division sign to multiplication, and take the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

Solve: 1/2 ÷ 1/4

Back

1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 × 4/1 = 2.

Front

Solve: 3/5 ÷ 2/3

Back

3/5 ÷ 2/3 = 3/5 × 3/2 = 9/10.

Front

What is 5 ÷ 1/5?

Back

5 ÷ 1/5 = 5 × 5/1 = 25.

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

Solve: 4 ÷ 2/3

Back

4 ÷ 2/3 = 4 × 3/2 = 6.

Front

What is 7/8 ÷ 1/2?

Back

7/8 ÷ 1/2 = 7/8 × 2/1 = 7/4 or 1 3/4.

Front

What is the result of 2/3 ÷ 4/5?

Back

2/3 ÷ 4/5 = 2/3 × 5/4 = 10/12 or 5/6.