Division of Fractions Flashcard

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What is the result of dividing 4/5 by 2?

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2/5

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What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

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2/1

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If a farmer has 3/4 of a field planted with corn, how much space will each part have if he divides the remaining space into 5 equal parts?

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1/20 of the field

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What is the result of dividing 5 by 1/3?

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15

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If a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar, how much sugar do you need to make 3/4 of the recipe?

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1/2 cup

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is a reciprocal?

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

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.