How do you divide fractions?

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

What is the result of multiplying a positive fraction by a negative fraction?

The result is a negative fraction.

What is the result of dividing a negative fraction by a negative fraction?

The result is a positive fraction.

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

What is the result of $$\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{5}$$ ?

$$\frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 5} = \frac{6}{20} = \frac{3}{10}$$ .

What is the result of $$\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{3}$$ ?

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

What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with.

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $\frac{1}{9}\div\frac{1}{4}$ ?

Back

$\frac{4}{9}$

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $\frac{4}{3}\times\left(-\frac{8}{13}\right)$ ?

Back

$-\frac{32}{39}$

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the denominator of a fraction?

Back

The bottom number.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $-\frac{1}{2}\div\left(-\frac{7}{5}\right)$ ?

Back

$\frac{5}{14}$

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $\frac{2}{5}\div\left(-\frac{5}{3}\right)$ ?

Back

$-\frac{6}{25}$

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define a fraction.

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as $\frac{a}{b}$ where $a$ is the numerator and $b$ is the denominator.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does multiplying fractions involve?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ ?

Back

The reciprocal is $\frac{b}{a}$ .

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