Dividing Fractions

• 0.38

• 0.4

• 0.48

• 0.52

Answer explanation

Divide the numerator of the fraction, or top number, by the denominator of the fraction, or bottom number.

Which of the following has the greatest value?

Answer explanation

To solve this problem, you must first convert all the fractions to the lowest common denominator, which is 24.

Which of the following has the smallest value?

Answer explanation

Convert each fraction to the common denominator of 30.

Answer explanation

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction by multiplying the denominator by the integer and adding the product to the numerator, finally expressing that value as a numerator over the original denominator. Lastly, invert or flip the fraction to find the reciprocal.

Answer explanation

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction by multiplying the denominator by the integer and adding the product to the numerator, finally expressing that value as a numerator over the original denominator. Lastly, invert or flip the fraction to find the reciprocal.

• 16

• 10

• 8

• 4

Answer explanation

Divide the top number by the bottom number. Simplify the calculation more by removing the zeroes to make it 16 divided by four.

• 10

Answer explanation

Divide the numerator by the denominator and this number becomes the whole number of the mixed number. The remainder, if any, becomes the numerator of the fraction of the mixed number. So, 31 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 1.

Answer explanation

Divide how much sugar Mr. Martens has by how much each dozen cookies needs.

Dozen means twelve (12).

• 2 pounds

Answer explanation

Divide the total weight of potatoes by the number of people at the party. To divide fractions, multiply by the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.

• $8.28

• $8.33

• $8.38

• $8.43

Answer explanation

To find the hourly wage, divide the total salary by the number of hours worked.