Dividing Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you divide fractions?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

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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How much trail mix will each person get if 7 people share 1/3 pound of trail mix equally?

Back

1/21 pounds.

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Jill has 4/5 of a yard of string. She is making bracelets that are 1/3 of a yard long. How many bracelets can Jill make?

Back

2 2/5 bracelets.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

Front

How do you find the least common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4?

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The least common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4 is 12.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C