Dividing Fractions Made Easy

This video tutorial explains how to divide positive and negative fractions by using the concept of reciprocals. It outlines the steps for dividing fractions, including keeping the first fraction the same, changing division to multiplication, and flipping the second fraction. The tutorial provides multiple examples, demonstrating how to handle different scenarios, such as dividing fractions with positive and negative results, and dividing a fraction by a whole number. It concludes with a real-world application, calculating the average weight of avocados.

What is the result of multiplying two reciprocals?

• 0

• The difference of the two numbers

• 1

• The sum of the two numbers

What operation is performed instead of division when dealing with fractions?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• None of the above

• Addition

How do you simplify the fraction 8/4?

• Cannot be simplified

• 4/2

• 1/2

• 2/1

What happens to the signs when a negative fraction is divided by a positive fraction?

• Result is positive

• Result is negative

• Result is zero

• Signs cancel out

What is the result of -4/7 multiplied by 9/1?

• 5 and 1/7

• -5 and 1/7

• 36/7

• -36/7

What is the simplified form of -36/7?

• -5

• -5 and 1/7

• -6

• -6 and 1/7

What is the result of multiplying -7/2 by -1/5?

• -7/2

• 7/10

• 7/2

• -7/10

What is the reciprocal of 100?

• 1

• 0

• 100

• 1/100

What is the final result when dividing -2/3 by 100?

• -1/150

• 1/150

• -150

• 150

What is the average weight of each avocado if 3 avocados weigh a total of 1.5 pounds?

• 1.5 pounds

• 0.5 pounds

• 0.25 pounds

• 3 pounds