Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

• 2

• 1

• 1/2

• 2/1

How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

• Add 1 to the fraction

• Flip it upside down

• Multiply it by 2

• Divide it by 2

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

• 4

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 4/3

To divide 2/3 by 1/3, what operation do you perform?

• Add 2/3 and 1/3

• Divide 2/3 by 1/3

• Subtract 1/3 from 2/3

• Multiply 2/3 by the reciprocal of 1/3

What is the result of 2/3 divided by 1/3?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Flip the fraction

What is 1 and 1/2 as an improper fraction?

• 1/2

• 2/1

• 3/2

• 2/3

What is the result of 6 divided by 1/3?

• 2

• 1/18

• 3

• 18

What is the first step in dividing mixed numbers?

• Find the reciprocal

• Convert to improper fractions

• Multiply the numerators

• Multiply the denominators

What is the final step in dividing fractions and mixed numbers?

• Find the reciprocal

• Add the fractions

• Simplify the result

• Subtract the fractions