Divide Fractions

Front

What is the result of 1/4 ÷ 5?

Back

1/20

Front

If Coach Peters has 12 gallons of water and each bucket needs ⅓ of a gallon, how many buckets can he fill?

Back

36 buckets

Front

Which expression is equivalent to ⅞?

Back

7 ÷ 8

Front

What is ⅗ ÷ 4?

Back

3/20

Front

What is 4 ÷ 1/4?

Back

16

Front

What does dividing a fraction by a whole number mean?

Back

It means to find out how many times the whole number fits into the fraction.

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

Back

4/3

Front

If you have 1/2 ÷ 2, what is the answer?

Back

1/4

Front

What is the meaning of 'dividing by a fraction'?

Back

It is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.