Dividing Fractions Pre-Assessment

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 1/8 is 8.

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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 that whole number. For example, 1/4 ÷ 2 = 1/(4*2) = 1/8.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by 1/4?

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Dividing a fraction by 1/4 is the same as multiplying that fraction by 4.

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How many 1/16 mile segments are in 1/4 mile?

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There are 4 segments of 1/16 mile in 1/4 mile.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.

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Calculate 1/4 ÷ 2/5.

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1/4 ÷ 2/5 = 1/4 * 5/2 = 5/8.

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If there are 2 cups of chocolate chips and each serving is 1/3 cup, how many servings are there?

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There are 6 servings in 2 cups of chocolate chips.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fraction.