Dividing Fractions by Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What should you do if you end up with an improper fraction after multiplying across?

Back

Simplify.

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What do you do if there is a whole number instead of a fraction in the first step (KEEP)?

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Put a 1 in as the denominator.

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What is the 2nd step to dividing fractions?

Back

CHANGE: Change the division sign to multiplication.

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What is the 3rd step to dividing fractions?

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FLIP: Flip the 2nd fraction to the reciprocal.

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What is the 1st step to dividing fractions?

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KEEP: Keep the 1st fraction the same.

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What does it mean to 'flip' a fraction?

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To take the reciprocal of the fraction, switching the numerator and denominator.

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What is a reciprocal?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Convert the whole number to a fraction by putting it over 1, then follow the steps for dividing fractions.

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What is the first step when dividing fractions?

Back

Keep the first fraction the same.

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What does 'multiply across' mean in fraction division?

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It means to multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.