How do you divide $$\frac{1}{2}$$ by $$\frac{2}{3}$$ ?

You multiply by the reciprocal: $$\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3}{2}$$ .

What is the reciprocal of $$\frac{7}{11}$$ ?

The reciprocal is $$\frac{11}{7}$$ .

What is $$\frac{6}{7} \div 3$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{2}{7}$$ .

What is $$\frac{10}{12} \div \frac{1}{2}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{20}{12}$$ or $$1 \frac{2}{3}$$ .

If you have $$\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d}$$ , what is the equivalent multiplication expression?

It is equivalent to $$\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c}$$ .

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

What is the result of $$\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{3}{2}$$ or $$1 \frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the reciprocal of $$\frac{5}{8}$$ ?

The reciprocal is $$\frac{8}{5}$$ .

Explain why dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

Dividing by a fraction means finding how many times the fraction fits into another number, which is the same as multiplying by the inverse.

What is the result of $$\frac{2}{5} \div \frac{4}{5}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

Dividing Fractions Flashcards

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The result is 1.

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Define 'dividing fractions'.

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

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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