Dividing Fractions

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

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

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/6?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/6 is 6/1 or 6.

Front

Calculate: 3/8 DIVIDED BY 1/6.

Back

2 1/4

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/8?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/8 is 8/1 or 8.

Front

Calculate: 1/2 DIVIDED BY 1/8.

Back

4

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1 or 2.

Front

Calculate: 6/11 DIVIDED BY 1/2.

Back

1 1/11

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/4 is 4/1 or 4.

Front

Calculate: 1/3 DIVIDED BY 1/4.

Back

1 1/3

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/3?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/3 is 3/1 or 3.