Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

Mrs. Peld explains how to divide fractions and mixed numbers by converting all numbers into fraction form. She demonstrates the process using the Texas Method and Kentucky Fried Chicken method, which involves keeping, flipping, and changing the fractions. The video includes several example problems, guiding students through the steps of solving each one and simplifying the results. Students are encouraged to solve problems independently and check their answers.

What must all numbers be in when dividing or multiplying fractions?

• Whole numbers

• Mixed numbers

• Fraction form

• Decimal form

How do you convert the number 5 to a fraction?

• 1/5

• 5/0

• 5/1

• 5/5

What is the result of dividing 1/3 by 5?

• 1/5

• 1/15

• 5/3

• 3/5

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the whole number by the denominator

What is the improper fraction form of 2 1/2?

• 7/2

• 4/2

• 3/2

• 5/2

What is the simplified form of 28/6?

• 5 1/3

• 5 2/3

• 4 1/3

• 4 2/3

What is the result of dividing 3/2 by 5/4?

• 1 4/5

• 1 1/5

• 1 3/5

• 1 2/5

What is the improper fraction form of 3 1/2?

• 7/2

• 8/2

• 6/2

• 5/2

What is the result of dividing 7/3 by 5/2?

• 2 4/10

• 2 3/10

• 2 2/10

• 2 1/10

What is the simplified form of 21/10?

• 2 1/10

• 2 4/10

• 2 2/10

• 2 3/10