Dividing Fractions

Front

What is dividing fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves finding how many times one fraction fits into another. It can be done by multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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 6/7 by 3/7?

Back

To divide 6/7 by 3/7, multiply 6/7 by the reciprocal of 3/7, which is 7/3. The answer is 2.

Front

What does KCF stand for in dividing fractions?

Back

KCF stands for 'Keep, Change, Flip'. It means to keep the first fraction, change the division sign to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

Front

What is another word for 'flip' in the context of fractions?

Back

Reciprocal.

Front

How do you find the reciprocal of 4/5?

Back

The reciprocal of 4/5 is 5/4.

Front

What is 1/4 divided by 2/5?

Back

1/4 divided by 2/5 equals 5/8.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

The first step is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

If you have 3/4 divided by 1/2, what do you do?

Back

You multiply 3/4 by the reciprocal of 1/2, which is 2/1. The answer is 3/2.

Front

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

Back

To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.