Dividing with Fractions

Front

What is dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/4 is 4.

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What is 6 ÷ 1/4?

Back

24

Front

If Kamari completed his math homework in 1/3 of an hour and had 4 problems, how much time did he spend on each problem?

Back

1/12 of an hour.

Front

How do you find the time spent on each problem when given total time and number of problems?

Back

Divide the total time by the number of problems.

Front

If Elise has 6 pounds of apples and uses 1/2 pound for each container of applesauce, how many containers can she make?

Back

12 containers.

Front

What is the formula to find the number of containers made from a total weight and weight per container?

Back

Number of containers = Total weight ÷ Weight per container.

Front

If Jemma made 5 cups of pancake batter and uses 1/3 cup for each pancake, how many pancakes can she make?

Back

15 pancakes.

Front

What is the formula to find the number of pancakes made from total batter and batter per pancake?

Back

Number of pancakes = Total batter ÷ Batter per pancake.