Dividing Fractions

Front

What is dividing fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

Solve: 8 ÷ 4/5

Back

10

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

Solve: 7/8 ÷ 4

Back

7/32

Front

What is 5 ÷ 1/2?

Back

10

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

What is the reciprocal of 5?

Back

1/5

Front

Solve: 5 ÷ 1/5

Back

25

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Convert any whole numbers to fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

Front

What does it mean to multiply by the reciprocal?

Back

It means to take the second fraction and flip it, then multiply.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B