Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

The video tutorial covers the process of dividing fractions and mixed numbers. It begins with an introduction to the concept of division in fractions, explaining the roles of the dividend and divisor. The tutorial demonstrates how to find the reciprocal of the divisor and multiply it with the dividend. Several examples are provided, including dividing simple fractions and mixed numbers. The video emphasizes converting mixed numbers to improper fractions before division. The lesson concludes with a recap of the steps involved in dividing fractions.

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Multiply the numerators

• Find the reciprocal of the divisor

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

What do you do after finding the reciprocal of the divisor?

• None of the above

• Divide it by the dividend

• Multiply it by the dividend

• Subtract it from the dividend

In dividing fractions, what operation do you perform with the reciprocal?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

What is the result of dividing 5/6 by 2/3 in simplest form?

• 5/4

• 1 1/4

• 3/4

• 2/3

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

• 2/1

• 1

• 2

• 1/2

What is the final step in dividing fractions?

• Converting the answer to a mixed number

• Finding the reciprocal of the numerator

• Adding the fractions

• Subtracting the divisor from the dividend

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

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator

• Add the whole number to the numerator

• Divide the whole number by the denominator and subtract the numerator

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

When dividing mixed numbers, what is the first step?

• Find the reciprocal of the whole number

• Convert to improper fractions

• Multiply the denominators

• Add the numbers

What is the importance of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions before dividing?

• It simplifies the calculation

• It is not necessary

• It makes the numbers larger

• It changes the operation to addition

What is the result of dividing 6 1/4 by 1 1/8?

• 4 2/3

• 5 1/2

• 5 1/4

• 5 5/9