Dividing Fractions Flashcard - Unit 3

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What do we call the answer to a division problem?

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Quotient

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12

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48 slices

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True or False - The denominator is the TOP part of a fraction.

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False

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What is a fraction?

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division of fractions?

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Division of fractions can be transformed into multiplication by using the reciprocal of the divisor.