Same Change Flip Strategy

This video tutorial teaches how to divide fractions using the reciprocal method. It explains the process of converting division into multiplication by using the reciprocal of the divisor. The mnemonic 'same change flip' is introduced to help remember the steps. Two example problems are solved to demonstrate the method, and the lesson concludes with a recap of the key points.

What is the first step in dividing two fractions using the reciprocal method?

• Convert the fractions to decimals

• Rewrite the division as multiplication

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the fractions

What does the 'same change flip' mnemonic help you remember?

• To divide fractions using reciprocals

• To multiply fractions

• To subtract fractions

• To add fractions

In the example 1/2 ÷ 4/5, what is the reciprocal of 4/5?

• 5/4

• 4/5

• 1/5

• 2/5

After applying 'same change flip' to 8 ÷ 1/5, what is the resulting multiplication expression?

• 5/8 × 1/5

• 1/8 × 5/1

• 8/1 × 1/5

• 8/1 × 5/1

What is the final result of multiplying 8/1 by 5/1?

• 8

• 5

• 40

• 1