Understanding Division of Fractions

Understanding Division of Fractions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Lucas Foster

Mathematics, English, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

The video tutorial explains how to divide fractions, starting with cases where the fractions have a common denominator. In such cases, the quotient is found by dividing the numerators. The tutorial then addresses how to handle fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator and then dividing the numerators. Examples are provided to illustrate the process, including simplifying the resulting fractions.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step when dividing fractions with a common denominator?

Multiply the denominators

Add the numerators

Divide the numerators

Subtract the denominators

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If two fractions do not have the same denominator, what should you do first?

Add the fractions

Multiply the fractions

Find a common denominator

Divide the numerators directly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of 15/16 divided by 5/6, what is the least common denominator?

60

48

30

24

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After finding a common denominator, what is the next step in dividing fractions?

Subtract the fractions

Add the fractions

Divide the numerators

Multiply the fractions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified result of dividing 45/48 by 40/48?

11/10

7/6

5/4

9/8