Fraction Division Flashcard

Front

What is the process to divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is 1/2 divided by 2/3?

Back

3/4

Front

How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

What is 2 divided by 1/3?

Back

6

Front

What is 1/7 divided by 3/4?

Back

4/21

Front

What is 1/2 divided by 1/4?

Back

4/2 or 2.

Front

What is 1/9 divided by 4/5?

Back

5/36

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

Front

What is the lowest term of the fraction 4/8?

Back

1/2