What is the result of dividing $$\frac{3}{4}$$ by $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ?

$$\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 1} = \frac{6}{4} = 1\frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the standard algorithm for dividing fractions?

Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

If you have $$\frac{5}{6}$$ and you divide it by $$\frac{2}{3}$$ , what is the answer?

$$\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{15}{12} = 1\frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is the importance of finding the reciprocal in fraction division?

Finding the reciprocal allows you to convert the division problem into a multiplication problem.

How do you simplify $$\frac{15}{12}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3, resulting in $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What is a word problem involving dividing fractions?

If a recipe requires $$\frac{3}{4}$$ cup of sugar and you want to make $$\frac{1}{2}$$ of the recipe, how much sugar do you need? Answer: $$\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 1} = \frac{6}{4} = 1\frac{1}{2}$$ cups.

What is the first step to solve a word problem involving dividing fractions?

Identify the total amount and how many parts you need to divide it into.

If you have 10 ounces of juice and want to pour it into cups that hold $$\frac{1}{5}$$ ounce each, how many cups can you fill?

You can fill $$10 \div \frac{1}{5} = 10 \times 5 = 50$$ cups.

What is the relationship between division and multiplication in fractions?

Division of fractions can be solved by multiplying by the reciprocal.

Why is it important to understand dividing fractions?

Understanding dividing fractions helps in solving real-life problems involving ratios, proportions, and measurements.

Dividing Fractions Word Problems Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Keep the first fraction as it is.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What do you do after keeping the first fraction in the division of fractions?

Back

Change the division symbol to a multiplication symbol.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the third step in dividing fractions?

Back

Flip the second fraction to find its reciprocal.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If Yasmin has 8 kittens and feeds them 22 ounces of food, how much food does each kitten get?

Back

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Back

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Keep Change Flip' mean in dividing fractions?

Back

It means to keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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