Dividing Fractions

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

• 1/2

• 2/1

• 1/1

• 2/2

What is the reciprocal of 2/1?

• 1/2

• 2/1

• 1/1

• 2/2

What is the result of multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the trick to dividing fractions?

• Adding reciprocals

• Subtracting reciprocals

• Multiplying by the reciprocal

• Dividing by the reciprocal

Why does multiplying by the reciprocal work when dividing fractions?

• Because fractions are mini division problems

• Because reciprocals cancel each other out

• Because multiplying is easier than dividing

• Because it's a mathematical rule

What is the result of 3/4 divided by 2/7?

• 21/8

• 8/21

• 14/3

• 3/8

What is the result of 15/16 divided by 9/22?

• 330/144

• 144/330

• 22/9

• 9/22

Which fraction do you use the reciprocal of when dividing?

• The first fraction

• The second fraction

• Both fractions

• None of the fractions

What is the result of 2/3 divided by 4/5?

• 10/12

• 12/10

• 8/15

• 15/8

What is the result of 5/6 divided by 3/4?

• 20/18

• 18/20

• 15/12

• 12/15