Exploring Division of Fractions with Common Denominators

This video tutorial introduces an alternative method for dividing fractions by first reviewing how to find the quotient of whole numbers. It then explains how to divide fractions with the same denominator by dividing the numerators. Several examples are provided, including dividing 7/8 by 1/4 and 2 by 1/4, using common denominators. A more complex example with different denominators is also discussed. The video concludes with a summary of the method and key takeaways.

What is the result of dividing 17 by 5 using long division?

• 3 remainder 2

• 4 remainder 1

• 3.4

• 3.5

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If the denominators of two fractions are the same, how do you find the quotient?

• Add the numerators

• Divide the numerators

• Subtract the numerators

• Multiply the numerators

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What is 7/8 divided by 1/8?

• 1

• 7

• 8

• 56

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How do you convert 1/4 to have the same denominator as 7/8?

• Multiply by 2/2

• Multiply by 3/3

• Multiply by 4/4

• Multiply by 1/2

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What is the quotient of 7/8 divided by 1/4 after adjusting denominators?

• 14

• 3 and 1/2

• 3.5

• 7/2

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What is the result of dividing 2 by 1/4?

• 0.5

• 4

• 8

• 2

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How do you find a common denominator for 4/5 and 2/3?

• No need for a common denominator

• Multiply by 3/3 and 5/5 respectively

• Multiply by 5/5 and 3/3 respectively

• Multiply by 2/2 for both

What is 12/15 divided by 10/15 simplified?

• 1 and 3/5

• 1 and 1/10

• 1 and 1/5

• 1 and 2/5

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What fraction of two-thirds is left in four-fifths after division?

• One-fifth

• One-third

• Two-fifths

• One-half

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What is the simplified form of six-fifths?

• 1.2

• 1 and 1/5

• 1 and 1/6

• 1 and 1/4