Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Simplify the fractions

• Write the fractions in a/b form

• Change the division to multiplication

• Take the reciprocal of the fractions

What does it mean to write a fraction in a/b form?

• Simplify it to its lowest terms

• Express it as a whole number

• Convert it to a mixed number

• Write it as a fraction with numerator and denominator

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 4/3

• 3/4

How do you handle whole numbers when taking reciprocals?

• Convert them to mixed numbers

• Leave them as they are

• Write them as fractions with 1 as the denominator

• Simplify them first

What is the second step in dividing fractions?

• Multiply the fractions directly

• Simplify the fractions

• Change the division to multiplication and take the reciprocal

• Write the fractions in a/b form

In the example 21/5 ÷ 15/6, what is the first fraction after changing to multiplication?

• 15/6

• 21/5

• 6/15

• 5/21

What is the result of multiplying 7/5 by 6/15?

• 42/25

• 21/30

• 7/15

• 6/5

In the example 14/4 ÷ 7, what is the reciprocal of 7?

• 4/14

• 7/1

• 1/7

• 14/4

What is the simplified result of 14/4 × 1/7?

• 2/7

• 7/2

• 14/28

• 1/2

What should you do after taking notes on dividing fractions?

• Review the notes

• Try the practice problems

• Watch the video again

• Ask the teacher for help