Dividing Fractions Review

Front

What is the first step in multiplying and dividing fractions?

Back

Make sure both numbers are fractions.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 5?

Back

1/5

Front

What is the reciprocal of the mixed number 4 1/6?

Back

6/25

Front

If a carpenter has a board 10 meters long and cuts it into pieces that are 2/5 of a meter long, how many pieces does he have?

Back

25 boards.

Front

What is the last step in multiplying and dividing fractions?

Back

Simplify.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To reduce it to its lowest terms.

Front

How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

Flip the numerator and denominator.

Front

What is 3/4 divided by 1/2?

Back

3/2 or 1 1/2.

Front

What is the product of 2/3 and 3/4?

Back

1/2.

Front

If you have 1/2 of a pizza and you want to share it with 2 friends, how much does each person get?

Back

1/6 of the pizza.