Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

This video tutorial by Mr. Jay covers the comprehensive process of dividing fractions, including fractions by fractions, fractions by whole numbers, whole numbers by fractions, and mixed numbers. It explains the 'keep switch flip' method, cross cancellation, and provides numerous examples. The tutorial also delves into the reasoning behind using the 'keep switch flip' method, ensuring a thorough understanding of fraction division.

What are the three steps to remember when dividing fractions?

• Keep, Switch, Flip

• Flip, Switch, Keep

• Add, Subtract, Multiply

• Divide, Multiply, Add

How do you convert a whole number to a fraction?

• Put it over 1

• Divide it by 2

• Subtract 1 from it

• Multiply it by 2

When dividing a whole number by a fraction, what is the first step?

• Convert the whole number to a fraction

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Add the fraction to the whole number

• Multiply the whole number by 2

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

• 1/2

• 4

• 8

• 1/8

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

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Divide the whole number by the fraction

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

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

What is the first step in using cross-cancellation?

• Multiply the fractions

• Look diagonally for common factors

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the fractions

What is the greatest common factor between 60 and 72?

• 12

• 18

• 6

• 24

When dividing improper fractions, what steps do you follow?

• Add, Subtract, Multiply

• Keep, Switch, Flip

• Divide, Multiply, Add

• Flip, Switch, Keep

What is the result of 8/3 divided by 11/5?

• 11/8

• 8/11

• 33/40

• 40/33

Why do we use keep-switch-flip when dividing fractions?

• To make the process longer

• To convert the problem into a multiplication problem

• To add the fractions

• To subtract the fractions