Division and Inverse Operations

This video tutorial explains the concept of dividing fractions by introducing the idea of multiplying by the inverse. It provides examples to illustrate how division by fractions is similar to multiplication, and covers both simple and complex problems. The tutorial also explains how to divide fractions by whole numbers and offers an intuitive understanding of the process using real-world examples.

What is the result of dividing a number by itself?

• 0

• 1

• The number itself

• Undefined

How can you express division by a number in terms of multiplication?

• Multiply by the number

• Multiply by the inverse of the number

• Add the number

• Subtract the number

What is the inverse of the fraction 2/3?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• 1/2

• 1/3

What is 2/3 divided by 5/6?

• 3/2

• 2/5

• 4/5

• 5/4

How do you handle division of a fraction by a whole number?

• Add the whole number

• Multiply by the inverse of the whole number

• Divide by the whole number

• Multiply by the whole number

What is the result of 3/2 divided by 1/6?

• 9

• 1/9

• 6

• 3

What is the result of dividing -5/7 by 10/3?

• -3/14

• 3/14

• -14/3

• 14/3

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

• 3/2

• -3/2

• 1/6

• -1/6

How many pieces do you get when dividing two pizzas into thirds?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the result of -7/2 divided by -4/9?

• 63/8

• -63/8

• 8/63

• -8/63