Divide Fractions

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

Back

To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/2 ÷ 2 = 1/(2*2) = 1/4.

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How do you divide two fractions?

Back

To divide two fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

Front

If 16 friends share 4 Pop-Tarts equally, what fraction of a Pop-Tart does each friend get?

Back

1/4

Front

What is 4/9 ÷ 1/2?

Back

8/9

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What is 1/4 ÷ 2/5?

Back

5/8

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If Coach Peters has 12 gallons of water and each bucket needs 1/3 gallon, how many buckets can he fill?

Back

36 buckets

Front

What expression is equivalent to 7/8?

Back

7 ÷ 8

Front

What does it mean to divide fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves finding how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What is a common mistake when dividing fractions?

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A common mistake is to multiply the fractions instead of using the reciprocal.