Divide Fractions

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What is the rule to remember when dividing fractions?

Back

Keep, change, flip (reciprocal).

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What is the reciprocal of 2?

Back

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What is the reciprocal of 5?

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Front

If Valerie has an 8 ft ribbon and cuts it into pieces of 2/3 ft, how many pieces can she cut?

Back

12 pieces.

Front

If Brenda has 5/6 of a pie and divides it among 4 people, what fraction does each person get?

Back

Front

What does 'reciprocal' mean in mathematics?

Back

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

Front

How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Identify the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.