Dividing Rational Numbers

This video tutorial covers the division of rational numbers, starting with a review of what rational numbers are and how they can be expressed as fractions. It explains the components of a division problem, including the dividend, divisor, and quotient. The tutorial provides methods for dividing fractions and decimals, including converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and handling decimals in division. It also addresses how to determine the sign of the quotient when dividing numbers with different signs. By the end, viewers will be equipped to solve various division problems involving fractions and decimals.

Which of the following is a correct representation of a whole number as a fraction?

• 1/5

• 0/5

• 5/1

• 5/0

In a division problem, what is the term for the number that is divided by another number?

• Divisor

• Quotient

• Remainder

• Dividend

What is the first step when dividing fractions?

• Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Flip the first fraction

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the fractions

How should you adjust a division problem if the divisor contains a decimal?

• Ignore the decimal

• Move the decimal in the divisor to make it a whole number and do the same in the dividend

• Add a zero to the divisor

• Convert the divisor to a fraction

If both the dividend and divisor are negative, what will be the sign of the quotient?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Undefined