Dividing a fraction by a whole number

Dividing a fraction by a whole number

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Mathematics, Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to divide a mixed number by a whole number. It begins by converting the mixed number into an improper fraction. The process involves multiplying the denominator by the whole number and adding the numerator. The tutorial then covers dividing the resulting fraction by a whole number using the reciprocal method. This involves writing the whole number as a fraction, flipping it, and multiplying. The video concludes with the final calculation and a summary of the division process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Add the numerator to the denominator

Multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator

Subtract the whole number from the numerator

Divide the numerator by the whole number

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a whole number be expressed to facilitate division by a fraction?

As a fraction with 1 as the denominator

As a decimal

As a percentage

As a mixed number

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of 2/1?

2/2

1/1

2/1

1/2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What operation is performed after flipping the divisor in a fraction division problem?

Division

Multiplication

Addition

Subtraction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying 9/4 by 1/2?

9/8

8/9

4/9

2/9