Mastering the Art of Dividing Fractions

This video tutorial explains how to divide fractions by multiplying with the reciprocal. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by examples demonstrating the process. The first example shows how to divide 3/5 by 2/3, and the second example illustrates dividing 1/2 by -1/3. The video concludes with a brief mention of additional resources for further learning.

What operation is equivalent to dividing by a fraction?

• Subtracting the reciprocal

• Adding the reciprocal

• Multiplying by the reciprocal

• Dividing by the numerator

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What does it mean to multiply by the reciprocal in terms of fraction division?

• Add the two fractions

• Flip the second fraction and multiply

• Subtract the two fractions

• Flip the first fraction and multiply

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the first step in dividing fractions as described in the video?

• Add the numerators

• Find the reciprocal of the second fraction

• Multiply the denominators

• Subtract the fractions

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the reciprocal of 2/3?

• 3/2

• 6

• 2/3

• 1/6

What is the result of dividing the fraction 3/5 by 2/3?

• 9/10

• 15/6

• 10/9

• 6/15

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

In the example, what is the denominator after multiplying 3/5 by 3/2?

• 15

• 5

• 10

• 6

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

How do you find the product of 1/2 and -3?

• 3/2

• -2/3

• 1/6

• -3/2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by the reciprocal of -1/3?

• -1/6

• 1/6

• 3/2

• -3/2

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is the final result when 1/2 is divided by -1/3?

• -3/2

• 2/3

• -2/3

• 3/2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

What encouragement does the teacher offer at the end of the video?

• Keep practicing with more videos

• Discuss the problems with a friend

• Review the material in a textbook

• Take a break before continuing

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

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