Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

This video tutorial explains how to divide fractions by whole numbers using the Keep Change Flip principle. It provides step-by-step examples, including converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and handling negative fractions. The tutorial includes practice problems to reinforce the concepts and demonstrates simplifying fractions before multiplying.

What is the first step in dividing a fraction by a whole number?

• Multiply the fractions directly

• Convert the whole number to a fraction

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the fractions

When dividing 7/8 by 2, what is the resulting fraction?

• 8/7

• 14/8

• 7/16

• 16/7

How do you handle negative numbers when dividing fractions?

• Ignore the negative signs

• Subtract the negatives

• Multiply the negatives to get a positive

• Add the negatives

What is the result of dividing 8 by 5/2?

• 5/8

• 16/5

• 8/5

• 5/16

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

• Use long division

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

What is the result of dividing 12 by 3/4?

• 9

• 4

• 3

• 16

When dividing -14 by 2/7, what is the result?

• -49

• 49

• -7

• 7

What is the result of dividing 4 by 1/3?

• 12

• 4/3

• 3/4

• 1/12

How do you rewrite a division problem like 12 divided by 1/4?

• 12/1 * 4/1

• 12/4

• 1/12

• 4/12

What is the result of dividing 1/3 by 9?

• 1/27

• 27/1

• 9/3

• 3/9