Dividing Fractions

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

Keep, Change, Reciprocal

Front

What does 'keep' mean in the context of dividing fractions?

Back

Keep the first fraction as it is.

Front

What does 'change' mean in the context of dividing fractions?

Back

Change the division sign to a multiplication sign.

Front

What does 'reciprocal' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

Back

4/3

Front

How do you divide 1/2 by 1/3?

Back

1/2 ÷ 1/3 = 1/2 × 3/1 = 3/2 or 1 1/2.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Keep the first fraction.

Front

What is the second step in dividing fractions?

Back

Change the division sign to multiplication.

Front

What is the third step in dividing fractions?

Back

Take the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

If you divide 5/6 by 2/3, what do you get?

Back

5/6 ÷ 2/3 = 5/6 × 3/2 = 15/12 or 1 1/4.