Understanding Division of Fractions

If you have 3 whole oranges and each is divided into quarters, how many quarter slices do you have in total?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

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

• 1.5

• 3

• 6

• 9

How does dividing by a fraction relate to multiplication?

• It is the same as subtracting the fraction

• It is the same as adding the fraction

• It is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal of the fraction

• It is the same as multiplying by the fraction

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

• 1/3

• 3/4

• 4/3

• 1/4

What is the result of 3/4 divided by 1/4 using the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

When dividing -4/5 by 8/9, what is the first step using the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method?

• Add -4/5 and 8/9

• Divide -4/5 by 9/8

• Multiply -4/5 by 9/8

• Multiply -4/5 by 8/9

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

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Add the whole number to the numerator

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

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator

What is the result of dividing 2 1/3 by 5?

• 2/15

• 7/15

• 1/15

• 3/15

In a word problem, if a board is 49 1/2 inches tall, how many 8 1/4 inch pieces can be cut from it?

• 4

• 7

• 5

• 6

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving division of fractions?

• Add all fractions together

• Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Subtract the smaller fraction from the larger one

• Convert all numbers to decimals