Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

What is the first step when multiplying fractions?

• Cross cancel common factors

• Add the numerators

• Subtract the denominators

• Divide the fractions

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

• 1/3

• 3/4

• 4/1

• 4/3

When dividing fractions, what does the 'Keep' step refer to?

• Keeping the first fraction the same

• Keeping the second fraction the same

• Keeping the operation as division

• Keeping the numerators the same

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the result of dividing 3/7 by 2/5 using the Keep-Change-Reciprocate method?

• 15/14

• 21/10

• 5/14

• 6/35

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the result of dividing 6 by 1/3?

• 2

• 1/18

• 3

• 18

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

How do you simplify the result of a division problem involving fractions?

• Divide the numerators and denominators

• Cross cancel common factors and multiply straight across

• Subtract the numerators and denominators

• Add the numerators and denominators

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator and add the denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Divide the whole number by the denominator

• Add the whole number to the numerator

What is the final answer when dividing 45/8 by 5/9?

• 40/9

• 8/81

• 9/40

• 81/8

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving division of fractions?

• Identify the total quantity and the quantity to divide by

• Convert all numbers to improper fractions

• Multiply the fractions

• Add the fractions

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

How many times longer will a coin stay in circulation than paper currency if the coin lasts 30 years and the paper currency lasts 1.5 years?

• 15 times

• 25 times

• 20 times

• 10 times

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3