Dividing Fractions Math 6

Which is the correct method for dividing fractions?

• Flip, Change, Keep

• Keep, Flip, Change

• Keep, Change, Flip

• Change, Flip, Keep

Answer explanation

To divide fractions, use the method "Keep, Change, Flip". Keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction. This ensures correct calculation of the division.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

• 6 servings

Answer explanation

To find how many batches Mrs. Esposito can make, divide the total chocolate chips (2 cups) by the amount needed per batch (1/3 cup). This gives 2 ÷ (1/3) = 2 × 3 = 6 batches. Thus, she can make 6 servings.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

3 ÷ 1/2

• 1/6

• 1 1/3 

• 3

• 6

Answer explanation

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal. So, 3 ÷ 1/2 is the same as 3 × 2/1, which equals 6. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

Solve and select the simplified answer below.

Answer explanation

To solve the problem, we simplify the expression and find that the correct answer is \(\frac{5}{42}\), which is the only option that matches the simplified result.

Solve and select the simplified answer below.

Answer explanation

To solve the problem, we simplify the expression and find that the correct answer is \(\frac{4}{15}\). This choice is the only one that matches the simplified result of the calculation.

Solve and type in your answer as a simplified proper or improper fraction below. DO NOT LABEL YOUR ANSWER.

Answer explanation

The problem likely involves a calculation that results in zero. Since 0 is a simplified fraction (0/1), it is the correct answer, while 8 does not fit the context of the question.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Solve and select the simplified answer below.

Answer explanation

To solve the problem, we simplify the expression and find that the correct answer is \(\frac{9}{2}\), which is the largest value among the choices provided.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the recriprocal of 5

• 5/1

• 1/5

Answer explanation

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For 5, the reciprocal is 1/5. Therefore, the correct answer is 1/5.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.3

CCSS.5.NF.B.7

What is another name of flip?

• Flip

• Reciprocal

Answer explanation

The term 'flip' can also refer to its mathematical counterpart, 'reciprocal', which is the value obtained by dividing 1 by the original number. Thus, 'reciprocal' is the correct alternative name for 'flip'.

Convert to an improper fraction.

• 9/3

• 15/3

• 16/3

Answer explanation

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 5 1/3 becomes (5*3 + 1)/3 = 16/3. Thus, the correct answer is 16/3.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.3