Dividing Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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.

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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.

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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 and express the remainder as a fraction.

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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If Jill has 4/5 of a yard of string and makes bracelets that are 1/3 of a yard long, how many bracelets can she make?

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2 2/5 bracelets.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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How do you find the total amount when sharing a fraction among several people?

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Divide the total fraction by the number of people sharing it.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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If 7 people share 1/3 pound of trail mix equally, how much does each person get?

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1/21 pounds.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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How many 1/6-pound hamburgers can be made from 1/2 pound of hamburger meat?

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3 hamburgers.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1