Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

What does dividing fractions mean?

• Subtracting the fractions

• Adding the fractions together

• Finding how many times one fraction fits into another

• Splitting the numerator and denominator

What is the reciprocal of 3/7?

• 3/7

• 1/3

• 7/1

• 7/3

How do you find the reciprocal of a whole number?

• Divide the number by 2

• Multiply the number by 2

• Flip the number and its denominator

• Subtract 1 from the number

What must you do to mixed numbers before dividing them?

• Subtract the numerators

• Convert them to whole numbers

• Add them together

• Convert them to improper fractions

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply the fractions

• Find the reciprocal of the second fraction

In the example 1/2 divided by 3/8, what is the result?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1 and 1/3

• 2 and 1/3

What is the result of 7/18 divided by 7/9?

• 1/4

• 2

• 1/2

• 3/4

When estimating 4 and 2/3 divided by 2 and 4/5, what is a reasonable estimate?

• 2 and 1/2

• 1

• 3

• 2

What is the result of 2 and 3/10 divided by 4 and 3/5?

• 1/2

• 1

• 1/4

• 3/4

What is the result of 15 divided by 5 and 5/7?

• 3

• 3 and 1/2

• 2 and 5/8

• 2 and 1/2