Dividing two fractions by multiplying by a reciprocal

The video tutorial explains how to divide fractions by using the reciprocal of the denominator. It emphasizes that multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal results in one. The tutorial also covers the multiplication of fractions, highlighting the need to multiply numerators and denominators separately. The example provided simplifies to 8/15, which cannot be further reduced. The video concludes by encouraging students to practice the concept on their own.

What is the first step to take when dividing a fraction by another fraction?

• Multiply by the reciprocal of the denominator

• Add the fractions together

• Subtract the fractions

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

What happens when you multiply a fraction by its reciprocal?

• The fraction becomes larger

• The fraction becomes negative

• The result is zero

• The result is one

When multiplying fractions, what should you do with the numerators and denominators?

• Multiply the numerators and add the denominators

• Add the numerators and subtract the denominators

• Divide the numerators and multiply the denominators

• Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators

What is the equivalent operation to dividing by a fraction?

• Dividing by its reciprocal

• Subtracting the fraction

• Multiplying by its reciprocal

• Adding the fraction

What should you do if you want to keep an equivalent fraction when multiplying by the reciprocal?

• Multiply by the reciprocal in the numerator

• Add the reciprocal to the denominator

• Subtract the reciprocal from the numerator

• Divide by the reciprocal in the denominator