Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

The video tutorial explains how to divide fractions and mixed numbers using the keep-change-flip method. It begins with an introduction to the algorithm, followed by a detailed example of dividing two fractions. The concept of reciprocals is introduced, explaining their role in division. The tutorial then provides an example of dividing a whole number by a fraction and concludes with instructions on dividing mixed numbers by converting them to improper fractions.

What is the first step in the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method?

• Change the division to multiplication

• Multiply the fractions

• Flip the first fraction

• Keep the first number as it is

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

In the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method, what do you do after keeping the first number?

• Flip the first fraction

• Add the fractions

• Multiply the fractions

• Change the division to multiplication

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

What is the result of 2/3 divided by 4/5 using the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method?

• 10/9

• 8/15

• 5/6

• 3/4

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the reciprocal of 4/5?

• 4/1

• 1/4

• 5/4

• 5/1

What is the product of two reciprocals?

• 2

• 1

• 0

• It depends on the fractions

What is the reciprocal of 5?

• 5/5

• 1/5

• 5/1

• 1/1

How do you write the whole number 3 as a fraction?

• 3/3

• 3/0

• 3/1

• 1/3

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

What is the result of 3 divided by 1/4 using the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method?

• 12

• 3/4

• 1/12

• 4/3

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

What should you do if there are mixed numbers involved in a division problem?

• Convert them to improper fractions

• Keep them as they are

• Convert them to whole numbers

• Ignore them

What is the result of 7 1/3 divided by 4 using the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method?

• 11/6

• 22/3

• 1 5/6

• 7/4

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1