Dividing Fractions 6.NS.1

Front

What is the result of 1/3 ÷ 1/4?

Back

4/3

Front

Divide 2_2/3 ÷ 2/5 and reduce your answer to lowest terms.

Back

6 and 2/3

Front

If each pillow case uses 3/4 of a yard of fabric, how many pillow cases can be made from 12 1/2 yards?

Back

They can make 16 pillow cases.

Front

What is 1 ÷ 1/5?

Back

5

Front

If Phoebe spends 1/4 of an hour on French homework and 1 hour total, how many subjects does she have?

Back

4 subjects.

Front

What does it mean to divide fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

Back

4/3

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

Front

What is the improper fraction for 2_2/3?

Back

8/3

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 12/16?

Back

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4, resulting in 3/4.