Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

This video tutorial teaches how to divide fractions and mixed numbers using the Keep Change Flip method. It explains the concept of reciprocals and provides several examples, including dividing simple fractions, fractions with whole numbers, and negative fractions. The tutorial also covers converting mixed numbers to improper fractions for division and includes a practical word problem. The video concludes with final thoughts on the topic.

What is the first step in the Keep, Change, Flip method for dividing fractions?

• Keep the first fraction as it is

• Add the fractions

• Change the operation to multiplication

• Flip the second fraction

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What is the reciprocal of the fraction 3/7?

• 3/7

• 7/3

• 1/3

• 1/7

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What is the result of 1/6 divided by 2/7 in simplest form?

• 42/1

• 1/42

• 7/12

• 12/7

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How do you convert the whole number 5 into a fraction?

• 5/5

• 5/1

• 1/5

• 10/5

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What is the result of 10/11 divided by 5 in simplest form?

• 1/11

• 11/2

• 2/11

• 5/11

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What is the result of -2/3 divided by 2/3?

• 2

• -2

• 1

• -1

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How do you convert the mixed number 4 1/5 into an improper fraction?

• 5/20

• 5/21

• 20/5

• 21/5

What is the result of 21/5 divided by 77/10 in simplest form?

• 77/21

• 21/77

• 11/6

• 6/11

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How many 2/3 foot pieces can be cut from an 8-foot board?

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 24

When dividing more than two fractions, what should you remember to do?

• Divide all fractions at once

• Work with two fractions at a time

• Add the fractions first

• Multiply all fractions first

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