Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

What is the first step in dividing a fraction by a whole number?

• Multiply the fractions directly

• Convert the whole number to a fraction

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the fractions

When dividing 7/8 by 2, what is the resulting fraction?

• 8/7

• 14/8

• 7/16

• 16/7

How do you handle negative numbers when dividing fractions?

• Ignore the negative signs

• Subtract the negatives

• Multiply the negatives to get a positive

• Add the negatives

What is the result of dividing 8 by 5/2?

• 5/8

• 16/5

• 8/5

• 5/16

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

• Use long division

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

What is the result of dividing 12 by 3/4?

• 9

• 4

• 3

• 16

When dividing -14 by 2/7, what is the result?

• -49

• 49

• -7

• 7

What is the result of dividing 4 by 1/3?

• 12

• 4/3

• 3/4

• 1/12

How do you rewrite a division problem like 12 divided by 1/4?

• 12/1 * 4/1

• 12/4

• 1/12

• 4/12

What is the result of dividing 1/3 by 9?

• 1/27

• 27/1

• 9/3

• 3/9