Divide Fractions

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

Keep, change, flip (reciprocal)

Front

Brenda has 5/6 of a pie to divide evenly among 4 people. What fraction of a pie does each person get?

Back

5/24

Front

3 ÷ 1/4 = ?

Back

12

Front

What is the answer to a division problem called?

Back

Quotient

Front

4/9 ÷ 1/2 = ?

Back

8/9

Front

What does it mean to divide fractions?

Back

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

Front

What is a reciprocal?

Back

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

Front

How do you convert a whole number to a fraction?

Back

Write the whole number over 1 (e.g., 3 = 3/1).

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Identify the fractions you want to divide.

Front

If you have 1/2 of a pizza and you want to share it with 3 friends, how much does each friend get?

Back

1/6 of a pizza.