Dividing Fractions + Word Problems

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed when distance and time are given?

Back

Speed = Distance ÷ Time

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 the result over the original denominator.

Front

What is the process for dividing fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

How many 1/4 pound hamburgers can be made from a given weight of ground beef?

Back

Divide the total weight of ground beef by 1/4 pound.

Front

What is the result of dividing a fraction by another fraction?

Back

The result is a fraction that represents how many times the second fraction fits into the first.

Front

How do you find the total number of servings if each serving is a fraction of a whole?

Back

Multiply the number of whole items by the reciprocal of the serving size.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 2/3?

Back

2/3 is already in its simplest form; no further simplification is possible.

Front

What is the relationship between division and multiplication in fractions?

Back

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

Front

How do you convert hours and minutes into a single unit for calculations?

Back

Convert hours to minutes (1 hour = 60 minutes) and add the minutes.