Divide Fractions

Front

What is another name for flip as it relates to dividing fractions?

Back

reciprocal

Front

9 divided by 3/4 equals _____

Back

12

Front

The bakery makes 6 pies. Each slice is 1/8 of the whole pie. How many slices are there?

Back

48 slices

Front

1/2 divided by 3/4 equals _____

Back

2/3

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

keep, switch, flip (reciprocal)

Front

What does 'reciprocal' mean?

Back

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

Front

How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

What is 3 divided by 1/2?

Back

6

Front

If you have 4 divided by 1/3, how many groups of 1/3 are in 4?

Back

12

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.