5.NF.7 Dividing Unit Fractions and Whole Numbers

Front

What is the first step to divide a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What does your model represent when dividing a fraction by a whole number?

Back

An amount less than one whole.

Front

Calculate: 5 ÷ 1/6

Back

30.

Front

What is one fourth divided by twelve?

Back

One over forty eight.

Front

Calculate: 1/2 ÷ 2

Back

1/4.

Front

What is a reciprocal?

Back

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

Front

How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

Flip the numerator and denominator.

Front

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

Back

You multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

If you divide a fraction by a whole number, what happens to the value?

Back

The value becomes smaller.

Front

What is the formula for dividing fractions?

Back

a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.