A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

What is $$\frac{1}{4}$$ divided by 2?

$$\frac{1}{4} \div 2 = \frac{1}{8}$$ .

What is $$\frac{3}{5}$$ divided by $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ?

$$\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{5} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{6}{5}$$ .

What is $$\frac{2}{3}$$ divided by $$\frac{4}{5}$$ ?

$$\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{10}{12} = \frac{5}{6}$$ .

How many $$\frac{1}{4}$$ inch pieces can be cut from an 8 inch piece?

You can cut 32 pieces of $$\frac{1}{4}$$ inch from an 8 inch piece.

What is $$\frac{4}{4}$$ divided by $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{4}{4} \div \frac{1}{4} = 4$$ .

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

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

What is $$\frac{5}{6}$$ divided by 3?

$$\frac{5}{6} \div 3 = \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{5}{18}$$ .

What is the rule for finding the reciprocal of a fraction?

To find the reciprocal of a fraction, simply swap the numerator and the denominator.

What is $$\frac{2}{5}$$ divided by 3?

$$\frac{2}{5} \div 3 = \frac{2}{5} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{2}{15}$$ .

What does 'Keep, Change, Flip' mean in dividing fractions?

'Keep' the first fraction, 'Change' the division to multiplication, and 'Flip' the second fraction to its reciprocal.

Dividing Fractions Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. The rule is 'Keep, Change, Flip'.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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