Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

The video tutorial covers the division of fractions using a systematic approach. It introduces the 'keep, change, flip' method to simplify the process. The instructor provides multiple examples, starting with dividing whole numbers by fractions and then reversing the order. Common errors are highlighted, and the importance of rewriting whole numbers as fractions is emphasized. The tutorial concludes with converting improper fractions to mixed numbers for clarity.

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

• Convert the whole number to a decimal

• Rewrite the whole number as a fraction

• Multiply the whole number by the fraction

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

What does the 'Keep' step in 'Keep, Change, Flip' refer to?

• Keeping the division symbol

• Keeping the fraction unchanged

• Keeping the whole number unchanged

• Keeping the reciprocal of the fraction

In the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method, what does 'Change' mean?

• Change the fraction to its reciprocal

• Change the whole number to a decimal

• Change the division symbol to multiplication

• Change the fraction to a whole number

What is the result of 5 divided by 1/3 using the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method?

• 5

• 1/15

• 15

• 3

What does the 'Flip' step in 'Keep, Change, Flip' refer to?

• Flipping the whole number

• Flipping the division symbol

• Flipping the entire equation

• Flipping the fraction to its reciprocal

What is the result of multiplying 5 by 3 in the first example?

• 8

• 5

• 3

• 15

What is the result of 1 times 1 in the first example?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 0

How do you rewrite 12 as a fraction?

• 1/12

• 12/2

• 12/12

• 12/1

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

• 1/1

• 2/2

• 1/2

• 2/1

What is the result of 12 divided by 1/2?

• 12

• 24

• 1/24

• 6