Dividing Fractions

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What is 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.

Front

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

How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 * 4/3 = 4/6 = 2/3.

Front

What is 7 divided by 1/3?

Back

21

Front

If four friends share 3 sheets of paper equally, what fraction does each friend get?

Back

3/4

Front

What is 6 ÷ 2/3?

Back

9

Front

How many 1/2 cup servings are in 2 cups of dog food?

Back

4

Front

What is 1/6 ÷ 2?

Back

1/12

Front

What does it mean to share equally?

Back

To share equally means to divide something into equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).